How to get from Wilmslow to London
- 245 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 04m
- 40 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 04m
direct
Train
€30
Cheapest
4h 18m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Wilmslow to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 04m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 245 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Sun, Sep 27.
245 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 2h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Reading date not recorded | 4h 18m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€27Omio catalogue, Oct 112h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€24Reading date not recorded4h 18m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Wilmslow to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Wilmslow → LondontrainAvanti West Coast·2h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Wilmslow to London
Avanti West Coast runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:14 and the last at 19:24.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 40 | 05:14 | 19:24 |
All departures
- 05:14
- 06:05
- 06:20
- 06:24
- 06:40
- 07:04
- 07:09
- 07:24
- 07:44
- 08:24
- 08:44
- 09:04
- 09:24
- 09:44
- 10:04
- 10:24
- 10:44
- 11:04
- 11:24
- 11:44
- 12:04
- 12:44
- 13:04
- 13:24
- 13:44
- 14:04
- 14:24
- 14:44
- 15:04
- 15:24
- 15:44
- 16:04
- 16:44
- 17:04
- 17:24
- 17:44
- 18:04
- 18:44
- 19:04
- 19:24
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-London Borough of CamdenBook →On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Wilmslow to London works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from Wilmslow to London, about 2h 4m. In total it's roughly €30 over 2h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Wilmslow to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Wilmslow to London?
The most useful route takes about 2h 04m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Wilmslow to London?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 05:14 and the last at 19:24, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Wilmslow to London?
40 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 05:14 and 19:24.
How far is London from Wilmslow?
About 245 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Wilmslow to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Wilmslow to London?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, FlixBus.
Can you get from Wilmslow to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Wilmslow to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026