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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lightwater is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £12 - £29 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lightwater is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lightwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lightwater. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Lovells Close via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bagshot Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lightwater?

The distance between Cardiff and Lightwater is 131 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lightwater without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cardiff to Lightwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lightwater bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lightwater?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lightwater is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lightwater bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lightwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lightwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lightwater is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Lightwater.

Where can I stay near Lightwater?

There are 1974+ hotels available in Lightwater.

Cardiff to Lightwater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lightwater 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 ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to SunningdaleReading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 32m
£39–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5201 / ...
4h 11m
£13–39
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lightwater125.3 mi
2h 13m
£32–46
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
4h 46m
£13–28

Cardiff to Lightwater by train and bus

69Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to War Memorial via Reading, Sunningdale, and Sunningdale station in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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