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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Wales
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $152 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg 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 Wales:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $152 (€122).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Wales
How to get from London to Wales by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Wales is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:55 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:05 AM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:55 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
Other options
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P243968:18 PM2h05London Kings Cross (KGX)10:23 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)$631One-way1 transfer
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P243968:18 PM2h09London Kings Cross (KGX)10:27 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$631One-way1 transfer
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G894109:18 AM2h01London Kings Cross (KGX)11:19 AMKiveton Park station (KVP)$781One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:30 AM4h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:55 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM3h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$191One-way0 transfers
BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
BA136210:25 AM1h05London Heathrow Airport11:30 AMManchester Airport$3101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wales:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $152 (€122).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wales as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to Wales by flight.
- Travel with Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Wales by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Wales by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
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