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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hayes is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £14 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hayes is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hayes Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 9m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hayes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hayes bus services, operated by National Express, 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 18371+ hotels available in Hayes.

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

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

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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 9m
£54–119
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
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
5h 53m
£15–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
5h 13m
£17–47
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hayes159.7 mi
3h 9m
£40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BRS - LGW
5h 46m
£86–186

Cardiff to Hayes by train and subway

209Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hayes Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station in around 5h 13m.

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