- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Flights from Wales to London depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 1h 0m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€72) |
Flights per day 12 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 5:05 AM |
Last flight 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$370
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Flights per day
14
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Wales to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wales to London will cost around $370 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
Of the 14 flights that leave Wales for London onFri, Jun 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 218 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
BA1369
BA1361
BA1359
BA1381
BA1379
BA1373
BA1369
BA1361
BA1363
BA1359Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Wales to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $6, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$208 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wales to London:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wales to London costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $197 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wales to London costing on average $208 (€169).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
The table below shows live departures for Wales to London flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1379 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 1h15 | 8:10 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1381 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 1h15 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1395+ BA8901 | 8:40 AM Manchester Airport | 5h30 | 2:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 1h15 | 10:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1361 | 10:50 AM Manchester Airport | 1h10 | 12:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7804 · BA4047 | 12:35 PM Manchester Airport | 5h40 | 6:15 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8903+ BA8753 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3h20 | 4:00 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1401+ BA8903 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 5h15 | 5:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1397+ BA8903 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3h05 | 3:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1365 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1h10 | 3:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1315+ BA7826 | 4:10 PM Manchester Airport | 3h55 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1407+ BA8905 | 4:10 PM Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1317+ BA7826 | 4:10 PM Manchester Airport | 4h50 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1369 | 4:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1h05 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1373 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1h00 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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