What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Elstree?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Elstree is to bus via Harrow Bus Station which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Elstree?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Elstree is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Elstree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Elstree. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Watling Court via Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station and Beechen Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Elstree?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Elstree. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Elstree & Borehamwood via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Elstree?

The distance between Cardiff and Elstree is 162 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Elstree without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elstree without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Elstree?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Cardiff to Elstree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elstree bus from?

Cardiff to Elstree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elstree train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Elstree?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elstree is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Elstree bus arrive?

Cardiff to Elstree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Elstree train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Elstree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Elstree is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Elstree.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Elstree?

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Cardiff to Elstree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Elstree by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 40m
£55–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
4h 25m
£15–40
Drive 146.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Elstree146.4 mi
2h 48m
£37–53
Bus via Harrow Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
5h 26m
£18–31

Cardiff to Elstree by train

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Elstree, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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