There are 5 ways to get from London to Waterfall Country by train, bus, 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- Take the train from London Paddington to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 35m£79–139Bus via Bay Campus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea Universitybus Uk910 / ...
7h 6m£25–50Drive 173.2 mi
- Drive from London to Waterfall Countrycar 173.2 mi
3h 12m£44–63Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
5h 13m£72–127Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
7h 12m£36–63
London to Waterfall Country by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Waterfall Country is to bus via Bay Campus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from London to Waterfall Country is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Waterfall Country. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Pontwalby Bridge via Cardiff - North Road and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Waterfall Country. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Neath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between London and Waterfall Country is 197 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from London to Waterfall Country without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from London to Waterfall Country, including transfers.
London to Waterfall Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Waterfall Country train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from London to Waterfall Country is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Bay Campus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between London, England and Waterfall Country, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Neath hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Waterfall Country via Cardiff - North Road, Bay Campus, and Pontwalby Bridge in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
London to Waterfall Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.
London to Waterfall Country train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Neath station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Waterfall Country is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from London to Waterfall Country.
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