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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £16 - £30 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Coulsdon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Coulsdon. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Chipstead Valley Rd / Brighton Rd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and West Croydon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Coulsdon?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Coulsdon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Coulsdon South via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

The distance between Cardiff and Coulsdon is 166 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Coulsdon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coulsdon bus from?

Cardiff to Coulsdon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coulsdon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £310 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Coulsdon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Coulsdon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Coulsdon train arrive?

Cardiff to Coulsdon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Coulsdon is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cardiff to Coulsdon.

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

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Where can I stay near Coulsdon?

There are 16656+ hotels available in Coulsdon.

Cardiff to Coulsdon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon by train, bus, car, or plane

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 / ...
3h 22m
£75–142
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
5h 52m
£17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
5h 12m
£29–67
Drive 152 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Coulsdoncar 152 mi
3h
£37–53
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
6h 21m
£61–193
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
4h 3m
£70–134
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
5h 59m
£76–310
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 44m
£85–437
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 41m
£85–360

Cardiff to Coulsdon by train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. 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 12m.

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