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 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.

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 - £60.

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.

How far is it from Cardiff to Eltham?

The distance between Cardiff and Eltham is 159 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 and line 36 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Eltham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Eltham is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £300 - £600 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Eltham bus arrive?

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

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 20017+ hotels available in Eltham.

Cardiff to Eltham - 8 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, bus, car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 36 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to New Cross Bus Garagebus 36
4h 17m
£67–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 49m
£20–36
Drive 158.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Elthamcar 158.2 mi
3h 12m
£39–57
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 19m
£309–563
Bus via New Cross Bus Garage
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
5h 31m
£29–123
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
6h 1m
£310–491
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 28m
£62–202
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRS - LHR
6h 47m
£75–307

Cardiff to Eltham by train, bus, and foot

191Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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