What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 is to bus via Slough which costs £30 - £40 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and The O2?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and arriving at Westminster Station / Westminster Pier via Sophia Gardens and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and The O2?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at North Greenwich station via London Paddington and Bond Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to The O2?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and The O2 is 155 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to The O2 bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to The O2 bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to The O2 train from?

Cardiff Central Station to The O2 train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Central Station to The O2?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £1,200 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to The O2 bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to The O2 bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to The O2 train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to The O2 train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to The O2?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to The O2 is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to The O2.

Where can I stay near The O2?

There are 21261+ hotels available in The O2.

Cardiff Central Station to The O2 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 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 / ...
2h 20m
£67–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
4h 59m
£30–55
Drive 156.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to The O2car 156.9 mi
3h 10m
£39–56
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
5h 36m
£277–1,132
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940
5h 18m
£32–40
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 25m
£256–366
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 32m
£105–244

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and The O2, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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