How to travel from Wales to London

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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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Driving

$11

Average price

Cheapest

$76

Average price

$210

Average price

$73

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 5m

Onboard

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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

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CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Wales to London is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Wales to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 12m.

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Wales and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Wales to London among Omio's users.

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from Wales to London

How to get from Wales to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Wales to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM3h35
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    9:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM3h35
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    9:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1373
    8:10 PM1h00
    Manchester Airport
    9:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailP24248+London North Eastern RailwayC01945
    6:05 AM2h11
    Kiveton Park station (KVP)
    8:16 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailP24248+London North Eastern RailwayC01945
    6:02 AM2h14
    Kiveton Bridge (KIV)
    8:16 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailP24248+London North Eastern RailwayC01945
    5:55 AM2h21
    Woodhouse (WDH)
    8:16 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM4h10
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    9:40 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM3h55
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    4:40 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM4h30
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    5:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1369
    4:50 PM1h05
    Manchester Airport
    5:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $1941One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1361
    10:35 AM1h10
    Manchester Airport
    11:45 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1363
    12:15 PM1h10
    Manchester Airport
    1:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wales to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wales to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Wales and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wales to London is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Wales to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 12m.

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

The distance from Wales to London is approximately 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from Wales to London is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wales to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wales to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wales to London with the following travel companies:
  • 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).
Omio customers who travel from Wales to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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