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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Wales
Showing times and prices for Jan 14
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
218 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Wales will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Fast buses
Of the 31 buses that leave London for Wales on Wed, Jan 14, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus07:00AM4h10
London, Victoria Coach Station11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:30AM3h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus02:40PM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)06:05PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:30AM4h25
London, Victoria Coach Station02:55PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:10AM3h45
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)02:55PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus02:40PM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)06:05PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus05:10PM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)08:35PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:00PM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:25PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
€111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus12:10AM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)03:35AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
€191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:00AM3h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:25AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
€231One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Wales
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 218 km
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €188 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Wales bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Wales buses for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 12:36 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 NX560 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 6:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 7:25 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 7:25 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 10:10 PM Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 3:35 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h56 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 14 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 3:35 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 10:05 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h30 | 10:05 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 1:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h55 | 1:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 1:50 PM Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 3:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 3:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Wales
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Wales run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 218 km distance in 3h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 218 km |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from London to WalesYou can travel by bus between London to Wales with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 25m
Cheapest Price
€6
FlixBus frequency
21 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest Price
€11
National Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
€11
Megabus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
FAQs: Bus from London to Wales
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Wales by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Wales can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Wales is €21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Wales coach travel time is 3 h for the 218 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Wales leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from London to Wales leaves at 23: 59.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Wales without having to change trains with Megabus or FlixBus. There are 17 direct coaches from London to Wales each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from London to Wales, you can count on Megabus or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Wales. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Wales and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Wales from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Wales is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Wales including taking a train, coach or flight.
No, the coach from London to Wales has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Wales.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Wales.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Wales, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Wales.
No, luggage for the coach from London to Wales needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Wales.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Wales.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Wales.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Wales.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Wales
London
Wales
London, Victoria Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
information
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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