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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hayes is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hayes is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hayes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Hayes Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hayes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hayes (Kent) via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hayes?

The distance between Cardiff and Hayes is 162 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hayes without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Cardiff to Hayes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hayes bus from?

Cardiff to Hayes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hayes train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hayes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hayes is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hayes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hayes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Hayes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hayes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hayes is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cardiff to Hayes.

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

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Where can I stay near Hayes?

There are 17755+ hotels available in Hayes.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hayes (Kent)London Charing Cross - Hayes
3h 6m
£52–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
4h 25m
£16–35
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hayes159.7 mi
3h 9m
£40–57
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
6h 3m
£16–33

Cardiff to Hayes by train and subway

193Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hayes (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £8–26 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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