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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 January
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wallingford in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 18 miles from Wallingford. The shortest domestic flight to Wallingford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wallingford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Wallingford is called Wallingford Cholsey, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wallingford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 miles from Wallingford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wallingford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Wallingford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 18 miles from Wallingford. The shortest domestic flight to Wallingford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wallingford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Wallingford is called Wallingford Cholsey, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wallingford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 miles from Wallingford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wallingford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Wallingford

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OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Wallingford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wallingford

Most booked hotels in Wallingford

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The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Coachmakers Arms
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+
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Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Wallingford

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Wallingford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Wallingford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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