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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hove is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hove is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hove. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hove. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hove via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hove?

The distance between Cardiff and Hove is 200 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hove without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cardiff to Hove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hove train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Hove?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hove is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Hove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hove is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Hove.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Hove?

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Where can I stay near Hove?

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Cardiff to Hove - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Hove 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 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hovetrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 43m
£51–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
5h 54m
£22–39
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
5h 12m
£25–59
Drive 171.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hovecar 171.7 mi
3h 40m
£42–60
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
6h 34m
£74–280
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Hovetrain Southampton Central - Brighton
4h 34m
£54–136

Cardiff to Hove by train and subway

196Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.2 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hove via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 12m.

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