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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wallingford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallingford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wallingford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Wallingford takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Wallingford

Airlines serving Wallingford

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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)
£75+
White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Crown Inn at Benson
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£116+

Hiring a car in Wallingford

Hiring a car in Wallingford costs £20 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wallingford costs £20 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.