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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ickenham is to bus and line 278 bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ickenham is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ickenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ickenham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Austins Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ickenham?

The distance between Cardiff and Ickenham is 139 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ickenham without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Cardiff to Ickenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ickenham bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Ickenham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ickenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ickenham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Ickenham.

Where can I stay near Ickenham?

There are 10720+ hotels available in Ickenham.

Cardiff to Ickenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 278 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to West Draytontrain
3. Take the bus from West Drayton Station to Austins Lanebus U1
3h
£60–126
Bus, line 278 bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Austins Lanebus 278
4h 34m
£16–26
Bus, line 278 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Austins Lanebus 278
3h 54m
£28–63
Drive 136.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ickenhamcar 136.3 mi
2h 29m
£34–49

Cardiff to Ickenham by train and bus

188Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ickenham.

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Distance: 138.6 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Austins Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 54m.

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