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Compare bus and train for Hayes to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hayes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (19m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €5 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.
Travel optionsfrom Hayes to London
How to get from Hayes to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hayes to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C4792212:57 AM0h17Hayes & Harlington (HAY)1:14 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€111One-way0 transfers
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C4792212:57 AM0h17Hayes & Harlington (HAY)1:14 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C4792212:57 AM0h17Hayes & Harlington (HAY)1:14 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€111One-way0 transfers
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C3533412:24 AM0h19Hayes & Harlington (HAY)12:43 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€111One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hayes and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hayes & Harlington (HAY) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in London, York Road (London Eye).
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- Travel with Abellio London to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Thameslink.
- 10 direct buses per day with Abellio London.
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