What is the cheapest way to get from Acton to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Acton to Cardiff is to bus via Acton Town station which costs £12 - £29 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acton to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Acton to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Acton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Acton station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gunnersbury Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Acton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Acton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ealing Broadway and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Acton to Cardiff?

The distance between Acton and Cardiff is 140 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

How do I travel from Acton to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Acton to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Acton to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Acton to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acton to Cardiff bus from?

Acton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Acton to Cardiff train from?

Acton to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ealing Broadway station.

Train or bus from Acton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Acton to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Acton to Cardiff bus arrive?

Acton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Acton to Cardiff train arrive?

Acton to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Acton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Cardiff is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Acton to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Acton to Cardiff?

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Acton to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Acton to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 36m
£46–133
Bus via Acton Town station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
4h 55m
£12–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
3h 51m
£15–42
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from Acton to Cardiffcar 143 mi
2h 33m
£35–51

Acton to Cardiff by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Acton, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Ealing Broadway to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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