How to travel from London to Wales

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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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $6, and a flight costs an average of $74.

Distance: 135 miles (218 km)

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$15

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Cheapest

$96

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$204

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4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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30m

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2h 33m

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2h 3m

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4h 43m

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1h 43m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.3kg

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East Midlands Trains

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British Airways

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from London to Wales

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1384
09:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
10:15PMManchester Airport
$1341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

First Hull TrainsG08259+Northern Rail (3)Y25865
09:18AM2h01
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:19AMKiveton Park station (KVP)
$891One-way
1 transfer
First Hull TrainsG08259+Northern Rail (3)Y25865
09:18AM2h05
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:23AMKiveton Bridge (KIV)
$891One-way
1 transfer
LNERC41018+Northern Rail (3)G90847
09:47AM2h32
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:19PMKiveton Park station (KVP)
$891One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM3h55
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
01:00PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM4h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:55PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$111One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1360
08:05AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:10AMManchester Airport
$4441One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1372
03:20PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
04:30PMManchester Airport
$4441One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1358
07:10AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:15AMManchester Airport
$4441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Wales

Travel to Wales 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 Wales.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Wales including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Wales is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $50 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $56 (€44).

A bus is $67 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $73 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from London to Wales is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Wales take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 58m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from London to Wales is approximately 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Wales is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Wales:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Wales, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, Azul to go to Wales by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Wales by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, LNER, first_great_western to go to Wales by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Wales with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
  • 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from London to Wales often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wales and these popular destinations at a great price.
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