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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £100 and takes 4h 53m.

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 34m and costs £70 - £150.

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 34m.

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 158.2 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 34m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2, including transfers.

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 34m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £35 - £100 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £430 and takes 6h 2m.

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 14596+ hotels available in The O2.

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

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 34m
£72–145
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
4h 53m
£36–97
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to The O2car 157.3 mi
3h 10m
£39–56
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 8m
£73–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
4h 59m
£36–103
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 2m
£77–421
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
5h 57m
£77–343

Cardiff Central Station to The O2 by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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 £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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