How do I get from London to Wales by train?

How do I get from London to Wales by train?

If you’re travelling to South Wales, you’ll take a Great Western Railway (GWR) service from London Paddington. GWR run trains to the western and south-western parts of the UK. On the other hand, if you’re going to North Wales, you’ll be departing on an Avanti West Coast service from London Euston.

How much is a train ride from London to Wales?

Overview: Train from London to Wales

Can you catch a train from London to Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train from London to Cardiff. We usually find around 44 direct trains on the route from London to Cardiff every weekday.

Can I take a train to Wales from England?

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 26m. The distance between England and Wales is 106 miles.

Is there a direct train from London to North Wales?

Bangor, Gwynedd and Llandudno Junction are the two principal stations in North Wales. There are direct trains to these stations from London, Chester, Crewe, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Manchester and Cardiff. For more information on how to get to North Wales, please see the link below.

Can I travel to Wales from England Covid?

From 7 December all travellers aged 12 and over, regardless of vaccination status, must have proof of a negative PCR or LFD coronavirus (COVID-19) test to travel to Wales. These must not be free NHS tests. You must book and pay for tests from a private test provider (on GOV.UK).

Is there a direct train from London to Wales?

The main direct rail route to Wales is the fast and frequent service from London Paddington, Reading, Bath and Bristol to Newport and Cardiff, with easy connections to Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

How long is the train journey from London to Cardiff?

around 1 hour 50 minutes
Journeys between London and Cardiff take around 1 hour 50 minutes, but can be longer on public holidays, and at weekends. Our fastest service takes 1 hour 48 minutes.

How long does the train take from London to Wales?

Overview: Train from London to Wales

Can London travel to Wales?

You cannot travel directly to Wales if you have visited or passed through a country where travel to the UK is banned in the last 10 days. Check the list of countries and territories before departure on both outward and return journeys. Get advice on Rules for international travel to and from Wales: coronavirus.

How long is the train ride from London to Wales?

How long is the journey by train from London to Cardiff? Journeys between London and Cardiff take around 1 hour 50 minutes, but can be longer on public holidays, and at weekends. Our fastest service takes 1 hour 48 minutes.

Are we allowed to travel to Wales?

There are no restrictions in place for travel into or out of Wales as long as you are travelling to or from a country within the UK or wider Common Travel Area (Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands).