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How to get fromCardiff to Crystal Palaceby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace 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 53m
    £69–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    4h 36m
    £21–32

  3. Drive  154.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Crystal Palacecar car 154.2 mi
    3h
    £39–56

  4. Train, fly

    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 28m
    £88–216

  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 33m
    £63–118

  6. Bus via Battersea Park Station

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    4h 49m
    £25–47

Cardiff to Crystal Palace by train and subway

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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 £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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