What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Charing Cross Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Charing Cross Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Glasgow Central via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

The distance between Cardiff and Charing Cross Station is 375 miles. The road distance is 373.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 2m and costs £55 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Charing Cross Station bus from?

Cardiff to Charing Cross Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Charing Cross Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 2m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Charing Cross Station bus arrive?

Cardiff to Charing Cross Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Charing Cross Station train arrive?

Cardiff to Charing Cross Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Charing Cross Station is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station?

Book your Cardiff to Charing Cross Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charing Cross Station?

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Cardiff to Charing Cross Station - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 4m
£41–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
11h 37m
£29–73
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 2m
£56–220
Drive 371 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Charing Cross Station371 mi
6h 52m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
5h 25m
£70–150
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 1m
£57–185
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
5h 25m
£92–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
6h 21m
£85–213
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
9h 24m
£201–666

Cardiff to Charing Cross Station by train, bus, and foot

52Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.7 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Charing Cross Station, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Charing Cross Station via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Bothwell Street, and Granville Street in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Charing Cross Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 37m.

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