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

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

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

The fastest way to get from London to Wales is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between London and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Kingsway GR. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between London and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from London to Wales?

The distance between London and Wales is 145 miles. The road distance is 149.6 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 which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £110.

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

The train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Wales?

The best way to get from London to Wales is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £25 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the London to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Wales?

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

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

Book your London to Wales bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Wales.

Can I share a ride from London to Wales?

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from London 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 / ...
1h 52m
£35–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
3h 35m
£8–25
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiffrideshare 148.4 mi
3h 7m
£10–20
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiffcar 148.7 mi
2h 47m
£36–52

London to Wales by train

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between London, 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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