How to travel from London to Tenby

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Compare train and bus for London to Tenby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Tenby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €80.

Distance: 196 miles (317 km)

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Bus
Driving

€80

Average price

€30

Average price

Cheapest

€86

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 1m

Average total duration

6h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Tenby is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Tenby costing on average €80.

The fastest way to travel from London to Tenby is by train with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Tenby take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Tenby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Tenby among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from London to Tenby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX508
    12:00 PM7h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:10 PMTenby, Upper Park Rd
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX508
    12:00 PM7h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:10 PMTenby, Upper Park Rd
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG14938+Transport for WalesG39526
    9:48 AM4h47
    London Paddington (PAD)
    2:35 PMTenby station (TEN)
    1191One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW34618+Transport for WalesG39226
    10:48 AM4h48
    London Paddington (PAD)
    3:36 PMTenby station (TEN)
    871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34624+Transport for WalesG39236
    12:48 PM4h49
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:37 PMTenby station (TEN)
    871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34630+Transport for WalesG38880
    2:48 PM4h53
    London Paddington (PAD)
    7:41 PMTenby station (TEN)
    871One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Tenby

Travel to Tenby 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 Tenby.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Tenby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Tenby is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Tenby costing on average €80.

The fastest way to travel from London to Tenby is by train with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Tenby take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

The distance from London to Tenby is approximately 196 miles (317 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Tenby is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Tenby:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Tenby station (TEN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Tenby, Upper Park Rd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Tenby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Tenby by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Tenby by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Tenby with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Tenby often also extend their vacation to go to Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Saundersfoot. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tenby and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tenby to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Tenby, spending 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient to explore its beautiful beaches, historic sites, and local attractions.

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