What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross is to bus which costs £9 - £35 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Millennium Centre and arriving at Horse Guards Parade via Kingsway GD and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Charing Cross station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Charing Cross is 148 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross train from?

Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £220 - £600 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross train arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

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Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross by train, bus, subway, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 8m
£40–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
4h 47m
£10–32
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Leicester Square stationPiccadilly
4h 26m
£15–49
Drive 149.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross149.6 mi
2h 49m
£38–54
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
6h 31m
£223–557

Cardiff Bay to Charing Cross by train and subway

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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