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How to get fromCardiff to ExCeL Londonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to ExCeL London by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 30m
    £45–94
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    4h 46m
    £28–45
  3. Drive 156.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to ExCeL Londoncar156.2 mi
    3h 8m
    £39–57
  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCWL - LCY
    6h
    £216–557
  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)planeBRS - LCY
    5h 40m
    £237–454

Cardiff to ExCeL London by train and foot

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and ExCeL London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–26 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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