What is the cheapest way to get from London to Dowlais?

The cheapest way to get from London to Dowlais is to bus and line 56 bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Dowlais?

The fastest way to get from London to Dowlais is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Dowlais. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Market Street via Queensway Q6 and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct train from London to Dowlais. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from London to Dowlais?

The distance between London and Dowlais is 172 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.

How do I travel from London to Dowlais without a car?

The best way to get from London to Dowlais without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from London to Dowlais?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from London to Dowlais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Dowlais bus from?

London to Dowlais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Dowlais train from?

London to Dowlais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Dowlais?

The best way to get from London to Dowlais is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the London to Dowlais bus arrive?

London to Dowlais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Where does the London to Dowlais train arrive?

London to Dowlais train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from London to Dowlais?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Dowlais is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from London to Dowlais.

Where can I stay near Dowlais?

There are 773+ hotels available in Dowlais.

London to Dowlais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 56 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Dowlais by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 42m
£76–140
Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
5h 15m
£22–37
Drive 162.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Dowlaiscar 162.1 mi
3h 2m
£40–57
Bus, line 56 bus via Newport
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway K14bus 509
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
5h 31m
£36–77

London to Dowlais by train and bus

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3h 42mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between London, England and Dowlais, Wales?

You can take a train from London Paddington to Dowlais Police Station via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 5 in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Market Street via Queensway Q6 and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 5h 15m.

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