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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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $89.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $210 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 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 $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wales to London costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $199 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wales to London costing on average $210 (€169).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
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.
FlixBus5:30 PM3h35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:30 PM3h35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:10 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2901One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C019456:05 AM2h11Kiveton Park station (KVP)8:16 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$591One-way1 transfer
P24248+
C019456:02 AM2h14Kiveton Bridge (KIV)8:16 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$591One-way1 transfer
P24248+
C019455:55 AM2h21Woodhouse (WDH)8:16 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:30 PM4h10Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:40 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM3h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:40 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM4h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
BA13694:50 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
BA136110:35 AM1h10Manchester Airport11:45 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
BA136312:15 PM1h10Manchester Airport1:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wales to London:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wales to London costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $199 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wales to London costing on average $210 (€169).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights 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 British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Cardiff Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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