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 via Sloane Square Station / Lower Sloane Street which costs £10 - £25 and takes 5h 2m.

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 53m and costs £45 - £100.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Crystal Palace Parade via Sloane Square Station / Lower Sloane Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 53m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Cardiff to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

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 19518+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 53m
£46–96
Bus via Sloane Square Station / Lower Sloane Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
5h 2m
£10–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
4h 29m
£20–39
Drive 154.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Crystal Palace154.2 mi
2h 58m
£39–56
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 34m
£49–129

Cardiff to Crystal Palace by bus, foot, and train

114Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.3 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 £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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