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

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There are 7 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 / ...
    3h 8m

  2. Drive 152 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Coulsdoncar car 152 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–54

  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 West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    5h 17m

  4. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    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 4m

  5. 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 39m

  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 West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    5h 57m

  7. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    6h 47m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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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 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Coulsdon Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station, West Croydon Bus Station, and Poplar Walk in around 5h 17m.

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