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Compare bus and train for London to Lydney
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lydney among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Lydney
Compare the available ways to get from London to Lydney, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lydney:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lydney costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Lydney take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (2h 20m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $44 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 London to Lydney
How to get from London to Lydney by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lydney is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5077:30 PM 2h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:10 PM Chepstow, Thomas Street $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5077:30 PM 2h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:10 PM Chepstow, Thomas Street $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
NX5073:55 PM 2h25 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 6:20 PM Chepstow, Thomas Street $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C50046 · C48940+
G396082:13 PM 2h37 London Paddington (PAD) 4:50 PM Lydney station (LYD) $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
C33158 · C33272+
G3960712:13 PM 2h38 London Paddington (PAD) 2:51 PM Lydney station (LYD) $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
C50047+
Y6196912:45 PM 2h28 London Paddington (PAD) 3:13 PM Lydney station (LYD) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX50710:30 AM 2h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:15 PM Chepstow, Thomas Street $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX5073:30 PM 2h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:20 PM Chepstow, Thomas Street $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX5075:30 PM 2h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:20 PM Chepstow, Thomas Street $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lydney:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lydney costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Lydney take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lydney as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Lydney station (LYD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Lydney by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Lydney by bus.
- 34 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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