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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Erith is to bus and train which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Erith is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Erith?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Erith. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Erith Town Centre / Riverside via Victoria Station and Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Erith?

The distance between Cardiff and Erith is 163 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Erith without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Cardiff to Erith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Erith bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Erith?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Erith is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £180 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Cardiff to Erith bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Erith?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Erith is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Erith.

Where can I stay near Erith?

There are 15531+ hotels available in Erith.

Cardiff to Erith - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Erith 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 10m
£77–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
5h 51m
£30–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
4h 54m
£37–84
Drive 164.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Erithcar 164.6 mi
3h 23m
£41–60
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Erithtrain
7h 6m
£300–544
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 45m
£68–219
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Erithtrain
7h 4m
£329–587

Cardiff to Erith by train and bus

191Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.2 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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