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

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Train  •  2h 37m

  1. Take the train from Paddington to Taunton London Paddington - Plymouth / ...

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Bus via Hammersmith Bus Station  •  5h 24m

  1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Wellington Longforth Road 2 megabus SF1 / ...

3 alternative options

Bus  •  4h 30m

  1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Post Office 502

Bus via Bristol  •  4h 54m

  1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cabot Circus M42 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bristol Bond St to Wellington Taunton Road megabus FALC

Drive  •  2h 52m

  1. Drive from London to Wellington 157.6 miles

London to Wellington by train and bus

173 Weekly Services
2h 37m Average Duration
£65 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from London to Wellington is to bus via Hammersmith Bus Station which costs £14 - £21 and takes 5h 24m.

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The fastest way to get from London to Wellington is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £65 - £150.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Post Office. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

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The distance between London and Wellington is 150 miles. The road distance is 157.6 miles.

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The best way to get from London to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £65 - £150.

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It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from London to Wellington, including transfers.

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

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The best way to get from London to Wellington is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 30m.

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London to Wellington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Post Office station.

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Yes, the driving distance between London to Wellington is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from London to Wellington.

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Map of how to get from London to Wellington.
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  • Distance: 149.9 miles
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between London, England and Wellington, Somerset, England?

First Great Western Service operates a train from Paddington to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £65 - £150 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Post Office 3 times a day. Tickets cost £27 - £40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Paddington to Taunton
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£65 - £150
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£65 - £95
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£95 - £150
Bus operators
National Express

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.

Contact Details
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Post Office
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£27 - £40
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Cabot Circus
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£12 - £18
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Wellington Taunton Road
Ave. Duration
1h 49m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£9 - £14
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Wellington Longforth Road 2
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£14 - £23
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria to Bristol
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£14 - £20
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Berrys Coaches
Phone
01823 331 356
Email
info@berryscoaches.co.uk
Website
berryscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Longforth Car Park
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Website
Berrys Coaches

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