The average train between England and Wales takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from England to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between England and Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from England is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Wales at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from England to Wales? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from England to Wales. However, there are services departing from England station and arriving at Wales station via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
England to Wales train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
England to Wales train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Retford station.
The distance between England and Wales is 90.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.