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

The cheapest way to get from England to Wales is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Wales is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between England and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Wales. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Kingsway GR via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between England and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from England to Wales?

The distance between England and Wales is 148 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from England to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the England to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from England to Wales?

The best way to get from England to Wales is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 4h.

Where does the England to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the England to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from England to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Wales is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from England to Wales.

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

Book your England to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Wales.

Can I share a ride from England to Wales?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between England and Wales. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

England to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and line 30 bus

There are 5 ways to get from England to Wales by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 28m
£37–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
4h
£10–34
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiffrideshare 148.4 mi
3h 7m
£10–20
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Westgate Street KGbus 30
5h 33m
£10–32
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiffcar 148.7 mi
2h 47m
£36–52

England to Wales by subway and train

204Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.2 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between England and Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £8–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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