What is the cheapest way to get from England to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from England to Wales is to bus which costs £19 - £85 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to Wales?

The fastest way to get from England to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between England and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Wales. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via London Victoria, Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between England and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Kiveton Bridge via King's Cross and Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from England to Wales?

The distance between England and Wales is 154 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

How do I travel from England to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from England to Wales without a car is to train via Retford which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from England to Wales?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from England to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Wales bus from?

England to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Wales train from?

England to Wales train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from England to Wales?

The best way to get from England to Wales is to train via Retford which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, which costs £20 - £90 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the England to Wales bus arrive?

England to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the England to Wales train arrive?

England to Wales train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.

Can I drive from England to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Wales is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from England to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1431+ hotels available in Wales.

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train via Retford
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 19m
£46–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk003 / ...
5h 43m
£20–84
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A4
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 591 / ...
5h 25m
£21–86
Drive 154.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Walescar 154.9 mi
2h 48m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
3h 37m
£82–142

England to Wales by subway and train

116Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.5 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between England and Wales, England?

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. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/A2 hourly. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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