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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kew is to bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 which costs £13 - £28 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kew is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kew?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kew. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Watermans Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kew?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kew station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Kew Gardens station via Paddington and Hammersmith. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kew?

The distance between Cardiff and Kew is 152 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kew without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Cardiff to Kew, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kew bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kew train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kew?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kew is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kew bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Kew train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kew?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kew is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Kew.

Where can I stay near Kew?

There are 19917+ hotels available in Kew.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Kew 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 23m
£44–102
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
4h 59m
£14–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
3h 47m
£15–41
Drive 142.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kew142.7 mi
2h 31m
£36–51
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)Reading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 4m
£49–152

Cardiff to Kew by train and subway

193Weekly Services

2h 23mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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