What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to London station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Centre and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to London?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and London is 145 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to London?

The train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to London bus from?

Cardiff Bay to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Bay to London?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to London is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £240 - £700 and takes 7h.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to London bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to London is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cardiff Bay to London.

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

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Where can I stay near London?

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Cardiff Bay to London - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 54m
£75–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
4h 34m
£26–38
Drive 149.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Londoncar 149.5 mi
2h 50m
£37–54
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
7h
£249–677

Cardiff Bay to London by train

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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