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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barnes is to bus which costs £8 - £50 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barnes is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Barnes. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Nassau Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Barnes?

The distance between Cardiff and Barnes is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barnes without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Cardiff to Barnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barnes bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Barnes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barnes is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 490 bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Barnes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Barnes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barnes is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Barnes.

Where can I stay near Barnes?

There are 19894+ hotels available in Barnes.

Cardiff to Barnes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 490 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Barnes 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 / ...
2h 34m
£41–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
4h 53m
£8–49
Bus, line 490 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Richmond Station490
4h 48m
Drive 145 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barnes145 mi
2h 39m
£37–53
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)Reading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 14m
£47–136

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Barnes, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Nassau Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Richmond Station in around 4h 48m.

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