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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.

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Train

  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals

Bus via Cardiff North Road

  1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria Coach Station

Drive

  1. Drive from Cardiff University to London Paddington

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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to London is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 28m.

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The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to London is to train. Taking this option will cost £65 - £150 and takes 2h 3m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Place and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.

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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.

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The distance between Cardiff University and London is 132 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.

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The best way to get from Cardiff University to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £65 - £150.

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

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Cardiff University to London bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

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Cardiff University to London train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

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The best way to get from Cardiff University to London is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 10m.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff University to London.
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  • Distance: 131.9 miles
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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 £65 - £150 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £25 - £35 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Megabus UK also services this route every 2 hours.

Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
Ave. Duration
1h 54m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£65 - £150
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£65 - £95
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£95 - £150
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
Ave. Duration
3h 42m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£25 - £35
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cardiff University Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
£17 - £24
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria Coach Station
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£17 - £24
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
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.

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Cardiff University to London train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff University and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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