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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harpenden is to bus via Watford Junction station which costs £13 - £24 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harpenden via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Harpenden?

The distance between Cardiff and Harpenden is 174 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cardiff to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harpenden bus from?

Cardiff to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harpenden train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Harpenden bus arrive?

Cardiff to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Harpenden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harpenden is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

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Cardiff to Harpenden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Harpenden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 45m
£59–117
Bus via Watford Junction station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
5h 41m
£14–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
5h 3m
£43–74
Drive 146 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Harpendencar 146 mi
3h 14m
£35–51

Cardiff to Harpenden by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Harpenden.

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Distance: 173.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harpenden via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 3m.

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