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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harlow is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harlow is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Harlow?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harlow Town via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Harlow?

The distance between Cardiff and Harlow is 172 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cardiff to Harlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harlow train from?

Cardiff to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Harlow?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harlow is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £250 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Harlow train arrive?

Cardiff to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Harlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harlow is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Harlow.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Harlow?

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Where can I stay near Harlow?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Harlow.

Cardiff to Harlow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 48m
£89–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940
6h
£32–54
Drive 175 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Harlowcar 175 mi
3h 10m
£43–62
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
6h 2m
£76–207
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
6h 43m
£62–244

Cardiff to Harlow by train and foot

196Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.4 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Harlow, Essex, 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 Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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