That’s why we suggest you take a day trip or even stay a weekend in the north of Wales. Our coaches can drop you off at the seaside town of Llandudno.
How long does it take by coach from London to Wales?
Coach journeys from London to Cardiff can take, on average, 3 hrs 30 mins. However, our fastest coach takes 3 hrs 15 mins.
Does National Express stop at Cardiff University?
National coach services
Cardiff is also well served by National Express, Megabus and Greyhound Express providing services to and from other major towns and cities.
Where does National Express operate?
National Express Coaches are part of the wider National Express Group, which operates public transport services in the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, North America and the Middle East.
Can you get a bus from Liverpool to Wales?
Coaches from Liverpool to Wales cover the 69 miles long route taking on average 5 h 5 min with our travel partners like Megabus. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £22, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £6.
How much does a train from London to Wales cost?
Overview: Train from London to Wales
Normally, there are 33 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $126 (€115), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $115 (€105).
What train line goes to Wales?
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.
What train station goes to Cardiff?
Cardiff Central station
Cardiff Central station is the main station servicing the city and is the largest and busiest in Wales.
Can you catch train to Cardiff?
GWR trains arrive and depart from Cardiff Central, the city’s main transport hub. The station is located right by the River Taff facing the iconic Principality Stadium.
Where does the Megabus stop in Cardiff?
Kingsway Stop Gr, Cardiff.
Are Stagecoach and National Express the same company?
The British bus operator Stagecoach has dropped its support for a £1.9bn merger with National Express, instead agreeing to be taken over by a big German infrastructure fund in a £595m deal.
Are Stagecoach and National Express merging?
National Express said the merger of the two companies would “bring the best of both” firms to the tie-up and allow them to expand further in an “increasingly ‘bus-friendly’ UK market”. It reiterated aims to save at least £45m a year from the merger.
Is Stagecoach taking over National Express?
Transport group Stagecoach has ditched its backing of a £1.9bn merger with National Express and agreed to a higher rival £595m takeover.
How much is the train from Liverpool to Wales?
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Wales
While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £37, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £37.
How do you get to Wales from UK?
Other parts of Wales can be reached from England via their own routes. There are direct trains from London Euston and Manchester to Llandudno, Bangor and Holyhead; and from Birmingham, Shrewsbury and Crewe to the North Wales coast and the Llŷn Peninsula.
Is there free bus travel in Wales?
Geographical limits. Free bus travel on production of valid proof (4) will be available on local bus services operating wholly within Wales or where the trip originates or terminates in Wales.
Do you need a passport for Wales by train?
As part of the United Kingdom, there are no border controls when entering Wales from within the UK and you will not require a passport to travel between parts of the UK, Ireland and Scotland.
Can you take a train to Wales from London?
By train. 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 does it take to get from England to Wales by train?
Travel by train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central in just 1h 59m if you’re catching the fastest service.
Can you get around Wales by train?
It’s easy to get around Wales by train, bus, car or on foot. If you’re keen to explore, you’ll find plenty of journeys that are wonderful experiences in their own right, on some of the most scenic roads, railways and pathways in Britain.
Can I use my railcard in Wales?
Travel is permitted within the normal validities of the tickets issued provided a valid railcard is held and produced on demand. Discounted tickets are only valid for travel on train services operated by Transport for Wales and cease to be valid on expiry of the railcard.