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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Valence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $118, while a flight costs an average of $493.
Distance: 509 miles (820 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $493 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 29m Average total duration 16h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Valence:
A flight is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Valence costing on average $115.
A flight is $158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Valence costing on average $260.
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 17h 34m.
You'll arrive about 6h 11m sooner (4h 44m by train vs 10h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $260 compared to roughly $148 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 Valence
How to get from London to Valence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Valence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:30 PM20h30London5:00 PMValence$1361One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 PM20h30London5:00 PMValence$1361One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 PM20h30London5:00 PMValence$1361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Valence:
A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Valence costing on average $260.
A bus is $378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Valence costing on average $493.
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 17h 34m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Valence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Valence, Gare Routière.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, British Airways, easyJet to go to Valence by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Valence by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Valence by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
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