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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Wilmslow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wilmslow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $402.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $402 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Wilmslow:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wilmslow costing on average $109.
A bus is $359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wilmslow costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Wilmslow take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
You'll arrive about 2h 0m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 4h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Wilmslow
How to get from London to Wilmslow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Wilmslow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX5417:30 AM6h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 PMManchester, Airport$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX5417:30 AM6h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 PMManchester, Airport$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$4241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W339678:33 PM1h52London Euston (EUS)10:25 PMWilmslow station (WML)$481One-way0 transfers
- W34278+
AW7180008:43 PM3h07London Euston (EUS)11:50 PMWilmslow station (WML)$481One-way1 transfer - W341477:33 AM1h52London Euston (EUS)9:25 AMWilmslow station (WML)$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM4h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:25 PMManchester, Airport$221One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM5h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:35 PMManchester, Airport$221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM5h25London, Victoria Coach Station8:25 PMManchester, Airport$221One-way1 transfer
BA8752+
BA89028:50 AM3h20London City Airport12:10 PMManchester Airport$3041One-way1 transfer- BA8752+BA89048:50 AM6h40London City Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$3041One-way1 transfer
- BA13706:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wilmslow:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wilmslow costing on average $109.
A bus is $359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wilmslow costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Wilmslow take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wilmslow 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 Euston (EUS) and arrive in Wilmslow station (WML).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains to go to Wilmslow by train.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Wilmslow by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wilmslow by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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