- 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
$40
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Llangollen to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Llangollen to London will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 2 trains that leave Llangollen for London on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Llangollen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 train costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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 Llangollen to London:
A train is $195 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Llangollen to London costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
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Trains from Llangollen to London run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 8:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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