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 £23 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.

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 £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Dowlais station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Dowlais Police Station via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 National Express, 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 47m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the London to Dowlais bus arrive?

London to Dowlais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR 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 762+ hotels available in Dowlais.

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

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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 47m
£71–126
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
6h 10m
£23–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
6h 7m
£26–53
Drive 162.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Dowlaiscar 162.1 mi
3h 2m
£41–58

London to Dowlais by train and bus

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Dowlais Police Station via Kingsway GR, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 5 in around 6h 7m.

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