What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Wales is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Wales is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Kingsway GR via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Wales?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Wales is 149 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Wales?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Wales?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Wales is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £45 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Wales is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Waterloo Station to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Wales?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo Station to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Wales.

Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to Wales?

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

Waterloo Station to Wales - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Wales by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 32m
£42–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
4h 13m
£10–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiffrideshare 148.4 mi
3h 22m
£10–20
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 15m
£73–299
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 24m
£16–33
Drive 149.4 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Cardiffcar 149.4 mi
2h 50m
£36–53

Waterloo Station to Wales by subway and train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £8–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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