What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Audley End?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Audley End is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Audley End?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Audley End is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Audley End?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Audley End. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Village Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Audley End?

The distance between Cardiff and Audley End is 218 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Audley End without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Audley End without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Audley End?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cardiff to Audley End, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Audley End bus from?

Cardiff to Audley End bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Audley End?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Audley End is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Audley End bus arrive?

Cardiff to Audley End bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Audley End?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Audley End is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Audley End.

Where can I stay near Audley End?

There are 463+ hotels available in Audley End.

Cardiff to Audley End - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 44 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Audley End by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks TeyLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 41m
£92–167
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shenfield
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester
9h
£45–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station727 / ...
8h 53m
£49–80
Drive 206 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Audley End206 mi
4h 15m
£52–75
Train, line 44 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratford
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Station44 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Primary School45
5h 49m
£63–142

Cardiff to Audley End by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 53mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Audley End, Suffolk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Audley End via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, and Sudbury (Suffolk) in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Village Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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