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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon 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 / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Coulsdon Southtrain train Peterborough - Horsham / ...
    2h 56m
    £74–140

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    5h 57m
    £19–30

  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 West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    5h 17m
    £31–69

  4. Drive 152 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Coulsdoncar car 152 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–55

  5. 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
    5h 58m
    £54–186

  6. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Redhilltrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
    3h 42m
    £72–132

Cardiff to Coulsdon by train

Calendar196Weekly Trains
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Coulsdon South via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Chipstead Valley Rd / Brighton Rd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and West Croydon Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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