What is the cheapest way to get from London to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from London to South Wales is to bus and train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from London to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from London to South Wales. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between London and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from London to South Wales. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Cwmbach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from London to South Wales?

The distance between London and South Wales is 167 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

How do I travel from London to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from London to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from London to South Wales?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from London to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to South Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to South Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from London to South Wales?

The best way to get from London to South Wales is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the London to South Wales bus arrive?

London to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the London to South Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between London to South Wales is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from London to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from London to South Wales?

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Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 651+ hotels available in South Wales.

London to South Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to South Wales 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 Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 11m
£68–120
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 58m
£24–38
Drive 160 mi
1. Drive from London to South Walescar 160 mi
3h 10m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 27m
£30–51

London to South Wales by train

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Distance: 165.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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