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 £17 - £30 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 55m and costs £80 - £160.

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 Coach Station and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 or bus from Cardiff to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 37m.

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 3h 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 20248+ hotels available in Crystal Palace.

Cardiff to Crystal Palace - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Crystal Palace by train, bus, or car

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 / ...
2h 55m
£84–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 37m
£18–30
Drive 154.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Crystal Palacecar 154.2 mi
3h
£38–55
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 36m
£80–158
Bus via Park Place
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Crystal Palace Paradebus 3
4h 53m
£28–38

Cardiff to Crystal Palace by train and subway

196Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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 £75–140 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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