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National Museum Cardiff
Wales's flagship national museum in Cardiff, known for Impressionist art, natural history, and archaeology. A superb all-round introduction to Welsh culture.
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Wales will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 21 buses that leave London for Wales on Fri, Aug 14, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a flight costs an average of €58.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €180 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Wales:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average €62.
A bus is €172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average €180.
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Wales buses for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 2:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 3:35 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h01 | 5:00 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 3:35 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 10:10 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 10:10 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 12:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 1:15 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 12:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 1:15 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 2:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 9:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h35 | 9:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London to Wales run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Wales — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wales trip today.
Wales's flagship national museum in Cardiff, known for Impressionist art, natural history, and archaeology. A superb all-round introduction to Welsh culture.
A leading open-air museum in Cardiff showing rebuilt historic Welsh buildings, crafts, and daily life across centuries. Ideal for families and cultural discovery.
A major Swansea museum and gallery with Egyptian antiquities, local history, maritime stories, and changing art exhibitions in an elegant civic building.
A lively waterfront district in Cardiff with public buildings, trails, restaurants nearby, and strong maritime heritage. Great for strolling, views, and events.
A spacious Victorian park in Cardiff with river walks, sports fields, and castle views. Popular with locals for relaxed walks close to the city centre.
A popular cliff-edge viewpoint in Rhossili with superb panoramas over Rhossili Bay and Worm's Head. Widely loved for sunsets and coastal scenery.
A hearty lamb and vegetable stew, slowly cooked with leeks and potatoes. It is a classic national dish tied to Welsh farming traditions.
A comforting dish of mashed potatoes mixed with leeks, often served with butter or alongside meats. Leeks are a national symbol of Wales.
Traditional cakes cooked on a bakestone with flour, currants and spices. They are a beloved Welsh teatime treat eaten warm or cold.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant known for Welsh tasting menus and polished service in an elegant Cardiff setting.
Historic Cardiff market institution serving traditional Welsh breakfasts, laverbread and cockles in a busy casual setting.
Well regarded waterside restaurant focusing on Welsh ingredients, seafood and modern British cooking in Swansea's marina area.
Moderate for the UK. Lodging and dining are often below London prices, while transit and rural stays can raise costs in peak season.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafes: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Wales by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Wales buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Wales bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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