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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kent is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kent is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kent. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kent. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lenham via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kent?

The distance between Cardiff and Kent is 214 miles. The road distance is 195.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kent?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kent bus arrive?

Cardiff to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kent is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cardiff to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Kent.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford InternationalSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 50m
£69–154
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
5h 45m
£22–81
Drive 194.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kent194.6 mi
3h 20m
£48–70
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
4h 8m
£57–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
7h 24m
£22–43

Cardiff to Kent by train and subway

161Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 7h 24m.

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