Train from London to Wales
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Fastest train times from London to Wales
Fastest Journey
2 h 19 m
Average
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
218 km
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Overview: Train from London to Wales
 | Distance | 135 miles (218 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 37 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $131 (€117) |
 | Train frequency | 17 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Hull Trains |
Trains from London to Wales cover the 135 miles (218 km) long route taking on average 2 h 37 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Hull Trains. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $131 (€117), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $131 (€117).
Train companies: Great Western Rail from London to Wales trains
You can travel by train between London and Wales with Great Western Rail for as low as $131 (€117). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
One of the best ways to travel from London to Wales is by taking a train with Great Western Rail. Omio helps you find the ideal Great Western Rail train between London and Wales by showing you Great Western Rail current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this London to Wales route. You can expect to travel 135 miles (218 km) to Wales from London on a train with Great Western Rail. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between London and Wales, you can check straight away if the Great Western Rail ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your Great Western Rail train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from London to Wales!
Train information from London to Wales with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 1 h 52 min
- Great Western Rail frequency: 17 a day
Trains from London to Wales
Taking the train from London to Wales is one of the most efficient ways to get between these two world class cities. Train times vary in length, with most hovering between the two and three hour mark. There are no direct trains from London to Wales, meaning that passengers will need to make at least one connection along the route, at destinations such as Sheffield or Retford. Still, trains leave nearly every hour, giving passengers flexibility when planning their travel.
Which train companies travel from London to Wales?
Two of the United Kingdom's main train companies provide daily trips between London and Wales. These are East Midland Trains and Hull Trains. Both take roughly the same amount of time, and no matter which train operator passengers opt for they will be required to make at least one connection. East Midlands services tend to be slightly faster than Hull Trains.
How long is the train from London to Wales?
The fastest train times between London and Wales is two hours and five minutes, operated by Hull Trains, and with a connection in Retford. The reason this is the fastest route is simply because the connection time is only 22 minutes. Other connections can take more than double that amount of time, leading to some journeys from London to Wales taking closer to three hours.
How many trains are there from London to Wales?
Trains between London and Wales are very frequent, given the number of connecting stations. Hull Trains and East Midlands alternate services, with one train leaving London St Pancras each hour, with a choice of departures from the connecting station. Whenever passengers decide to travel, they are sure to find a route from London to Wales.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Wales?
Departure train station: In London trains leave from either London Kings Cross or London St. Pancras. Both are mere minutes walking distance from each other, and are some of the finest train stations in the world - and busiest. Both stations have excellent link to buses, taxis, and Underground lines, with St. Pancras also offering links to the Eurostar for international travel.
Arrival train station: In Wales trains arrive at either Kiventon Bridge or Kiventon Park, depending on which company the passengers travels with. These two stations of a bit further from each other - about a 30 minute walk. Kiventon Bridge is the more central of the two stations.
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