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The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and culture, known for highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marple to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$208 Average price | $164 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marple to London:
A bus is $148 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marple to London costing on average $164 (€134).
A bus is $193 (€159) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marple to London costing on average $208 (€171).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (2h 38m by train vs 4h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $208 (€171) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Marple to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 (€98) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€98) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Popular riverside walking area with major cultural venues, skyline views, and one of the best central London strolls.
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Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. It is a beloved British weekend meal strongly associated with London pubs.
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High prices for hotels, transport, and dining. Budget options exist, but London is among Europe’s costliest cities.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. Round up taxis. No tip needed for pubs, cafés, or counter service.
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