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 $71.

Distance: 135 miles (218 km)

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Driving

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$77

Average price

$224

Average price

$73

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

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30m

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2h 31m

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2h 1m

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30m

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4h 43m

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1h 43m

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3h 20m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.3kg

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British Airways

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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 Wales is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $77 (€62).

A bus is $213 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $224 (€180).

The fastest way to travel from London to Wales is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Wales take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 1m.

Bus takes on average 3h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Wales including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London to Wales among Omio's users.

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from London to Wales

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    7:30 AM3h40
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    11:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM3h40
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    11:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1378
    9:00 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:55 PMManchester Airport
    $1581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Hull TrainsW04522+Northern RailG89410
    9:18 AM2h01
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:19 AMKiveton Park station (KVP)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Hull TrainsW04522+Northern RailG89410
    9:18 AM2h05
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:23 AMKiveton Bridge (KIV)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Hull TrainsW04534+Northern RailG89434
    4:10 PM2h09
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    6:19 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM4h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 AM3h50
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM4h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1380
    10:15 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    11:10 PMManchester Airport
    $2091One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1358
    6:45 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 AMManchester Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1372
    6:15 PM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:15 PMManchester Airport
    $3901One-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 $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $77 (€62).

A bus is $213 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $224 (€180).

The fastest way to travel from London to Wales is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Wales take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 1m.

Bus takes on average 3h 43m.

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

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 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.
  • Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to Wales by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Wales with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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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