There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to ExCeL London 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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 35m£80–145Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
4h 53m£20–37Drive 156.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to ExCeL Londoncar 156.2 mi
3h 9m£39–56Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
5h 44m£283–700Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
6h 3m£28–49Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
7h£244–807
Cardiff to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to ExCeL London is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to ExCeL London is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £75 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to ExCeL London. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bridgeland Road via Victoria Coach Station and Aldwych. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to ExCeL London. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Custom House via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Cardiff and ExCeL London is 155 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Cardiff to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Cardiff to ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to ExCeL London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to ExCeL London is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £240 - £850 and takes 7h.
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 £75–140 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–460
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £100–450
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–460
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £100–450
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–300
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–430
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–360
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–95
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100–140
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cardiff to ExCeL London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to ExCeL London is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cardiff to ExCeL London.
Book your Cardiff to ExCeL London train tickets online with Omio.
There are 20943+ hotels available in ExCeL London.