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

The cheapest way to get from London to Wales is to bus which costs £18 - £75 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Wales is to train via Retford which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between London and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Wales. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between London and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from London to Wales. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Kiveton Bridge via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from London to Wales?

The distance between London and Wales is 153 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Wales without a car is to train via Retford which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from London to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Wales?

The best way to get from London to Wales is to train via Retford which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £75 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the London to Wales bus arrive?

London to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Interchange - City Centre station.

Where does the London to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Wales?

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

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

Book your London to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1439+ hotels available in Wales.

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Train via Retford
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2. Take the train from Retford to Kiveton Bridgetrain Lincoln Central - Huddersfield / ...
2h 32m
£44–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk003 / ...
4h 41m
£18–75
Drive 154.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Walescar 154.9 mi
2h 48m
£38–55
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 27m
£86–322
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2h 48m
£80–130

London to Wales by train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Kiveton Bridge via Retford in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange - City Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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