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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Eltham is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Eltham is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Victoria Station and New Cross Bus Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Eltham via London Paddington and Woolwich Dockyard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Eltham?

The distance between Cardiff and Eltham is 173 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cardiff to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Eltham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Eltham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Eltham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Eltham is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £430 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Eltham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Eltham is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 13620+ hotels available in Eltham.

Cardiff to Eltham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Eltham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street
3h 51m
£80–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 48m
£19–35
Drive 158.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Elthamcar 158.2 mi
3h 12m
£39–56
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
5h 49m
£80–424
Bus via New Cross Bus Garage
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
5h 31m
£30–123
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
5h 46m
£80–347
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CWL - LHR
6h 54m
£108–370
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 20m
£87–334

Cardiff to Eltham by train

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Eltham.

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Eltham via London Paddington and Woolwich Dockyard in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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