What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Baldock?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Baldock is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Baldock?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Baldock is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Baldock?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Baldock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Baldock via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Baldock?

The distance between Cardiff and Baldock is 187 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Baldock without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Baldock without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Baldock?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cardiff to Baldock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Baldock train from?

Cardiff to Baldock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Where does the Cardiff to Baldock train arrive?

Cardiff to Baldock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Baldock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Baldock is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Baldock.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Baldock?

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Where can I stay near Baldock?

There are 342+ hotels available in Baldock.

Cardiff to Baldock - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Baldock by train, bus, subway, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Baldocktrain Gatwick Airport - Cambridge / ...
3h 18m
£86–163
Drive 157 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Baldockcar 157 mi
3h 18m
£39–57
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Finsbury Park stationsubway
3. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Baldocktrain
5h 22m
£47–114

Cardiff to Baldock by train

196Weekly Trains

3h 18mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Baldock.

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Baldock, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Baldock via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 18m.

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