What is the cheapest way to get from London to The Dales?

The cheapest way to get from London to The Dales is to bus via Blue Anchor which costs £40 - £60 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to The Dales?

The fastest way to get from London to The Dales is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between London and The Dales?

No, there is no direct bus from London to The Dales. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Landewednack Cp School via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between London and The Dales?

No, there is no direct train from London to The Dales. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Falmouth Docks via Totnes and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from London to The Dales?

The distance between London and The Dales is 311 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.

How do I travel from London to The Dales without a car?

The best way to get from London to The Dales without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £210 - £340.

How long does it take to get from London to The Dales?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from London to The Dales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to The Dales bus from?

London to The Dales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to The Dales train from?

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

Train or bus from London to The Dales?

The best way to get from London to The Dales is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £210 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the London to The Dales bus arrive?

London to The Dales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the London to The Dales train arrive?

London to The Dales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Totnes station.

Can I drive from London to The Dales?

Yes, the driving distance between London to The Dales is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from London to The Dales.

Where can I stay near The Dales?

There are 2140+ hotels available in The Dales.

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There are 5 ways to get from London to The Dales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Totnes to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 42m
£213–339
Bus via Blue Anchor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
12h 7m
£42–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Railway Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Landewednack Cp Schoolbus 34
10h 28m
£53–80
Drive 283 mi
1. Drive from London to The Dalescar 283 mi
5h 22m
£72–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Greenbus 34
10h 13m
£123–216

London to The Dales by train and bus

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Distance: 309.6 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between London, England and The Dales, England?

You can take a train from London Paddington to The Dales via Totnes, Truro, and Falmouth Docks in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Landewednack Cp School via Railway Station in around 10h 28m.

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