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How to get fromCardiff to Carshaltonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Carshalton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 56m
    £74–151

  2. Drive 151.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carshaltoncar car 151.2 mi
    2h 59m
    £37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Carshalton High Streetbus bus Sl7
    4h 26m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 32m
    £84–220

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    3h 42m
    £70–143

  6. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Carshalton High Streetbus bus Sl7
    5h 6m

Cardiff to Carshalton by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Carshalton High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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