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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 prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wilmslow costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $180 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wilmslow costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Wilmslow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM6h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 PMManchester, Airport$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM6h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 PMManchester, Airport$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
Other options
W337611:33 PM1h52London Euston (EUS)3:25 PMWilmslow station (WML)$671One-way0 transfers
W333822:33 PM1h52London Euston (EUS)4:25 PMWilmslow station (WML)$671One-way0 transfers
W336767:31 PM1h54London Euston (EUS)9:25 PMWilmslow station (WML)$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 AM6h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:15 PMManchester, Airport$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM5h25London, Victoria Coach Station8:25 PMManchester, Airport$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM4h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:25 PMManchester, Airport$251One-way1 transfer
BA13704:15 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMManchester Airport$1591One-way0 transfers
BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wilmslow:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wilmslow costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $180 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wilmslow costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Wilmslow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 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, Baker Street Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Wilmslow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Wilmslow by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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