Wallingford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wallingford

With a population of 8,198, Wallingford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wallingford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wallingford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beetle & Wedge (Ferry Lane) and Five Little Pigs (26 St Mary's St) are great picks.

When to visit Wallingford

Wallingford in February
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wallingford in February
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wallingford

Plane

Although Wallingford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 30 km from Wallingford. The shortest domestic flight to Wallingford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Train. The train journey from Wallingford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 35m trip. The train station in Wallingford is called Wallingford Cholsey, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wallingford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 70 km from Wallingford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wallingford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Wallingford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 30 km from Wallingford. The shortest domestic flight to Wallingford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Train. The train journey from Wallingford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 35m trip. The train station in Wallingford is called Wallingford Cholsey, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wallingford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 70 km from Wallingford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wallingford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Wallingford

Airlines serving Wallingford

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wallingford

Most booked hotels in Wallingford

The Coachmakers Arms
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
The Crown Inn at Benson
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£117+

Hiring a car in Wallingford

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wallingford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Wallingford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wallingford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Wallingford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.