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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barnes is to bus and line 490 bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 4h 48m.

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 35m and costs £65 - £150.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Nassau Road via Hammersmith Bridge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barnes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barnes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barnes via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

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 35m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barnes train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Barnes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barnes is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £50 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Barnes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Barnes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Hammersmith Bridge Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Barnes train arrive?

Cardiff to Barnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barnes is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Barnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnes?

There are 8361+ hotels available in Barnes.

Cardiff to Barnes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 490 bus

There are 6 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 35m
£70–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk042 / ...
3h 42m
£14–46
Drive 145 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barnescar 145 mi
2h 40m
£36–52
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 16m
£63–135
Train via Reading #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Barnestrain Reading - London Waterloo
3h 28m
£63–125
Bus, line 490 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Richmond Stationbus 490
4h 48m
£29–80

Cardiff to Barnes by train, subway, and bus

196Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.9 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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 £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Tilausliikenne Himanen also services this route 4 times a day.

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