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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a flight costs an average of $376.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $376 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m 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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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 $91 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $108 (€91).
A bus is $359 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $376 (€315).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€45). The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus11:00 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:25 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:00 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:25 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G8941912:00 PM2h24London Kings Cross (KGX)2:24 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$531One-way1 transfer- W04530+G894272:00 PM2h19London Kings Cross (KGX)4:19 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)$761One-way1 transfer
- W04530+G894272:00 PM2h23London Kings Cross (KGX)4:23 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:30 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station2:25 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 AM3h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 PM3h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:15 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:20 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:20 PMManchester Airport$3481One-way0 transfers
- BA13683:00 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport4:05 PMManchester Airport$3481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wales:
A bus is $91 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wales costing on average $108 (€91).
A bus is $359 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wales costing on average $376 (€315).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Wales by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Wales by flight.
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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