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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Croydon is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £13 - £30 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at East Croydon via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Croydon?

The distance between Cardiff and Croydon is 161 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Cardiff to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Croydon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Croydon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Croydon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £360 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Croydon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Croydon is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 19055+ hotels available in Croydon.

Cardiff to Croydon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Croydon 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 30m
£54–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus StationSl7
4h 42m
£14–40
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Croydon154.7 mi
2h 58m
£39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CWL - LGW
5h 57m
£77–353
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus StationSl7
5h 22m
£14–29

Cardiff to Croydon by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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