What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Crystal Palace Parade via Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Crystal Palace via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

The distance between Cardiff and Crystal Palace is 158 miles. The road distance is 155.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Crystal Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Crystal Palace bus from?

Cardiff to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Crystal Palace train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £700 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Cardiff to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to Crystal Palace train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Crystal Palace is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Crystal Palace.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

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Where can I stay near Crystal Palace?

There are 20069+ hotels available in Crystal Palace.

Cardiff to Crystal Palace - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 57m
£54–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
4h 37m
£13–31
Drive 154.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Crystal Palace154.2 mi
2h 58m
£38–55
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
6h 58m
£223–666
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 39m
£50–129
Bus via Park Place
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
4h 45m
£18–34

Cardiff to Crystal Palace by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Crystal Palace, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–25 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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