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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wales to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Wales to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. 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 €16, while a flight costs an average of €337.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price | €337 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wales to London:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wales to London costing on average €76.
A bus is €321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wales to London costing on average €337.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 11m 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 Wales to London
How to get from Wales to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wales to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:55 AM3h30Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange2:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:55 AM3h30Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange2:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:15 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport€1091One-way0 transfers
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G8941112:57 PM2h20Kiveton Park station (KVP)3:17 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€641One-way1 transfer
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G8941112:54 PM2h23Kiveton Bridge (KIV)3:17 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€641One-way1 transfer
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G894183:01 PM2h44Kiveton Park station (KVP)5:45 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:40 AM3h35Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange2:15 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM3h50Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange1:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM4h05Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange2:45 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
BA13818:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport€1091One-way0 transfers
BA13796:55 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport€1091One-way0 transfers
BA13598:50 AM1h15Manchester Airport10:05 AMLondon Heathrow Airport€1301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wales to London:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wales to London costing on average €76.
A bus is €321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wales to London costing on average €337.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wales and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiveton Bridge (KIV) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway to go to London by train.
- 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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