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Compare train and bus for Wellingborough to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wellingborough to London:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to London costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
The journey is about 42m faster (1h 19m by train vs 2h 1m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $43 (€35)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wellingborough to London
How to get from Wellingborough to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wellingborough to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:10 PM1h40Northampton, Town Centre3:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:10 PM1h40Northampton, Town Centre3:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C216726:42 PM0h44Wellingborough station (WEL)7:26 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
C042777:57 PM0h54Wellingborough station (WEL)8:51 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$171One-way0 transfers
C0423811:56 AM0h55Wellingborough station (WEL)12:51 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$171One-way0 transfers
C042471:27 PM0h55Wellingborough station (WEL)2:22 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM1h40Northampton, Town Centre1:40 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM2h15Northampton, Town Centre2:15 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM2h15Northampton, Town Centre4:25 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wellingborough to London:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to London costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wellingborough and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wellingborough station (WEL) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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