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How to get fromBasildon to Cardiffby subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Basildon to Cardiff by subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Paddingtonsubway subway Hammersmith & City
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 28m
    £79–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 13m
    £38–93

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harold Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5train train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    7h 9m
    £44–78

  4. Drive 181.6 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Cardiffcar car 181.6 mi
    3h 29m
    £45–65

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    7h 59m
    £325–577

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 16m
    £86–316

Basildon to Cardiff by train and subway

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

KLM and British Airways fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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