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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lakenheath is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lakenheath is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lakenheath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lakenheath. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lakenheath?

The distance between Cardiff and Lakenheath is 233 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lakenheath without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cardiff to Lakenheath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lakenheath bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lakenheath?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lakenheath is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lakenheath bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lakenheath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lakenheath is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Lakenheath.

Where can I stay near Lakenheath?

There are 350+ hotels available in Lakenheath.

Cardiff to Lakenheath - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Lakenheath by train, bus, car, or plane

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 / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ElyLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 57m
£90–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station727 / ...
7h 47m
£44–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Bus InterchangeUk007
6h 19m
£52–113
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lakenheath202.9 mi
3h 57m
£52–74
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)CWL - NWI
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchange
8h 58m
£189–571
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Station727 / ...
7h 30m
£88–185
Bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow AirportUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station727 / ...
8h 27m
£44–61

Cardiff to Lakenheath by train and bus

96Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.4 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lakenheath via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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