4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $5. 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 $5, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $219 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $75 (€62).
A bus is $209 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $219 (€180).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
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.
- FlixBus8:25 AM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:25 AM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W00044+
P243947:04 PM2h18London Kings Cross (KGX)9:22 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)$341One-way1 transfer - W00044+P243947:04 PM2h22London Kings Cross (KGX)9:26 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$341One-way1 transfer
- W00034+G8941610:44 AM2h35London Kings Cross (KGX)1:19 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:00 AM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$121One-way0 transfers
- BA13706:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
- BA136412:05 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport1:10 PMManchester Airport$3971One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 13
Jul 14
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
Jul 23
Jul 24
Jul 25
Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Wales:
A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $75 (€62).
A bus is $209 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $219 (€180).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 12 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 FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Wales by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Travelling from London to Wales: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
