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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Croydon 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 / ...
    2h 58m
    £72–142

  2. Drive 154.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Croydoncar car 154.7 mi
    3h
    £39–56

  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
    4h 42m

  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
    5h 38m
    £55–193

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    3h 59m
    £68–143

  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 22m

  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 30m
    £294–531

Cardiff to Croydon by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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 £60–130 and the journey takes 2h 19m. 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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