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How to get fromCardiff to Erithby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Erith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 43m
    £73–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    5h 49m
    £25–151

  3. Bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    4h 46m
    £28–43

  4. Drive  164.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Erithcar car 164.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £41–59

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Erithtrain train
    6h 45m
    £289–1,032

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Erithtrain train
    7h 34m
    £268–366

Cardiff to Erith by train and bus

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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 £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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