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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena is to bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £50 - £130.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena 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 27m.

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

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and The O2 Arena is 155 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £17 - £50 and takes 4h 19m.

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

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena?

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

Where can I stay near The O2 Arena?

There are 20854+ hotels available in The O2 Arena.

Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 27m
£52–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
4h 45m
£10–37
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
4h 19m
£17–49
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena157.3 mi
3h 10m
£39–56

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

209Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to The O2 Arena.

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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