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
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
Bus via Cardiff North Road
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Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria Coach Station
Drive
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Drive from Cardiff University to London Paddington
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to London is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to London is to train. Taking this option will cost £65 - £150 and takes 2h 3m.
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.
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.
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 3m and costs £65 - £150.
The train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes 1h 54m 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 3m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 10m.

- 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.

- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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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More Questions & Answers
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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