- 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.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from High Wycombe to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from High Wycombe to London will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 14 trains that leave High Wycombe for London on Fri, Jun 12, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest trains will take 36 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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L37989
L37607
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L37776
L37811
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L37420
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L37997Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from High Wycombe to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 High Wycombe to London:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from High Wycombe to London costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
The journey is about 34m faster (35m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly $9 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $29 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Chiltern Railways.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for High Wycombe to London trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L37451 | 5:31 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h50 | 6:21 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37467 | 5:50 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h37 | 6:27 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37815 | 8:19 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h46 | 9:05 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37420 | 8:37 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h32 | 9:09 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37811 | 8:44 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h29 | 9:13 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L38059 | 8:49 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h41 | 9:30 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37820 | 8:55 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h39 | 9:34 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37812 | 9:08 AM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h32 | 9:40 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37607 | 2:03 PM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h36 | 2:39 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37776 | 2:18 PM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h55 | 3:13 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37989 | 2:40 PM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h38 | 3:18 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37970 | 2:52 PM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h39 | 3:31 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37997 | 3:03 PM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h36 | 3:39 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37974 | 3:18 PM High Wycombe station (HWY) | 0h52 | 4:10 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from High Wycombe to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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