How to get from London to Wilmslow
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Wilmslow by price and travel time.
- 245 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 52m
- 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
1h 52m
direct
Train
€30
Cheapest
5h 28m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 21 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Wilmslow. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 52m 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.
245 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 52mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Reading date not recorded | 5h 28m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 52m · directSee Train details
- Bus€29Reading date not recorded5h 28m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Wilmslow: 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.
- 1London → WilmslowtrainAvanti West Coast·1h 52m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from London to Wilmslow
Avanti West Coast runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:08 and the last at 20:33.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 40 | 06:08 | 20:33 |
All departures
- 06:08
- 06:29
- 06:46
- 07:13
- 07:33
- 07:53
- 08:13
- 08:33
- 08:53
- 09:13
- 09:53
- 10:13
- 10:33
- 10:53
- 11:13
- 11:33
- 11:53
- 12:13
- 12:33
- 12:53
- 13:13
- 13:53
- 14:13
- 14:33
- 14:53
- 15:13
- 15:53
- 16:13
- 16:33
- 16:53
- 17:13
- 17:33
- 17:53
- 18:13
- 18:33
- 18:53
- 19:33
- 19:53
- 20:13
- 20:33
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-ManchesterBook →Northern RailManchester-WilmslowBook →On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus, Northern Rail; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Wilmslow works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Wilmslow, about 1h 52m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 52m, direct, no transfers.
London to Wilmslow: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Wilmslow?
The most useful route takes about 1h 52m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Wilmslow?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 06:08 and the last at 20:33, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Wilmslow?
40 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 06:08 and 20:33.
How far is Wilmslow from London?
About 245 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Wilmslow 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 London to Wilmslow?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus, Northern Rail.
Can you get from London to Wilmslow without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 52m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Wilmslow?
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.
Where to next
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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: 21 Oct 2026