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
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wallingford in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Train. The train journey from Wallingford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 03m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wallingford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Train. The train journey from Wallingford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 03m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wallingford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Wallingford

Airlines serving Wallingford

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 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)
£80+
The Crown Inn at Benson
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£116+

Hiring a car in Wallingford

Hiring a car in Wallingford costs £37 per day, on average.

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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wallingford costs £37 per day, on average.

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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.