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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barking is to bus and subway which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barking is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Barking. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at North Street via Victoria Station and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barking. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ilford via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Barking?

The distance between Cardiff and Barking is 157 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barking without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Cardiff to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barking bus from?

Cardiff to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barking train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Barking?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barking is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £240 - £800 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Barking bus arrive?

Cardiff to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to Barking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barking is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Barking.

Where can I stay near Barking?

There are 13139+ hotels available in Barking.

Cardiff to Barking - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Barking by train, bus, subway, car, or plane

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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 36m
£71–134
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the subway from Hammersmith to Barking stationsubway District / ...
4h 14m
£27–64
Drive 159.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barkingcar 159.3 mi
3h 13m
£39–56
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
5h 25m
£279–634
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
5h 25m
£30–140
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
5h 55m
£246–758
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriarstrain
6h 37m
£69–213

Cardiff to Barking by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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