How to travel from London to Longford

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Compare bus and train for London to Longford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 14 miles (23 km)

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$12

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$28

Average price

$168

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 16m

Average total duration

46m

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30m

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56m

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47m

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Longford is a bus with an average price of $12.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Longford:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Longford costing on average $20.

The fastest way to travel from London to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Longford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London to Longford among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (46m by bus vs 47m by car) and save roughly $156 compared to fuel and tolls ($12 vs $168). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

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from London to Longford

How to get from London to Longford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX032
    10:20 AM0h30
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    10:50 AMLongford
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX032
    10:20 AM0h30
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    10:50 AMLongford
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Heathrow ExpressW10618
    10:10 AM0h15
    London Paddington (PAD)
    10:25 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Elizabeth lineC37362
    10:36 AM0h24
    London Paddington (PAD)
    11:00 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37003
    10:09 AM0h28
    London Paddington (PAD)
    10:37 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37023
    10:39 AM0h28
    London Paddington (PAD)
    11:07 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032
    11:20 AM0h30
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    11:50 AMLongford
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032
    12:20 PM0h30
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    12:50 PMLongford
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032
    1:50 PM0h30
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    2:20 PMLongford
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Longford

Travel to Longford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Longford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Longford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Longford is a bus with an average price of $12.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Longford:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Longford costing on average $20.

The fastest way to travel from London to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

The distance from London to Longford is approximately 14 miles (23 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Longford is:
  • Around 52 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Longford:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Longford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express to go to Longford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Longford by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Longford with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express.
  • 52 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Longford often also extend their vacation to go to Horley, Southampton, Oxford, Bristol, Reading. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Longford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Longford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Longford is typically enough to explore its main attractions, including St. Mel's Cathedral, the Longford County Museum, and the Royal Canal Greenway.

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