There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff University to London by train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Cardiff University to London Victoria Coach Station
3 alternative options
Bus via Cardiff North Road
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Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria Coach Station
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London
Drive
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Drive from Cardiff University to London Paddington
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to London is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to London is to train. Taking this option will cost £50 - £65 and takes 2h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff University and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
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 53m.
The distance between Cardiff University and London is 132 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £50 - £65.
The train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cardiff University to London bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff University to London train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to London is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £50 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 4h 10m.
- Distance: 131.9 miles
- Duration: 2h 2m
What companies run services between Cardiff University, Wales and London, England?
First Great Western Service operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50 - £65 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Cardiff University to London Victoria Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £7 - £10 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50 - £65
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £50 - £65
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £90 - £120
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cardiff University to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7 - £10
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12 - £20
- Website
- Megabus UK
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Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10 - £20
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Cardiff University to London bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station.
Cardiff University to London train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff University to London is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Cardiff University to London.
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