The average train between Wales and London takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales to London. 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 Wales and London. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:40 PM which arrives into London at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to London. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at London station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Wales to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Wales to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Wales to London train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Wales and London is 218.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.