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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lightwater is to bus which costs £11 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

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 War Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Woking station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lightwater?

The distance between Cardiff and Lightwater is 135 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 20m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 20m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Woking station, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h 46m.

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 2021+ hotels available in Lightwater.

Cardiff to Lightwater - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 34 bus

There are 5 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 / ...
3h 20m
£44–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
5h 29m
£12–32
Bus via Woking station
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5201 / ...
4h 46m
£13–42
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lightwater125.3 mi
2h 13m
£31–45
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Guildford
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to War Memorial34
4h 12m
£45–132

Cardiff to Lightwater by train and bus

204Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lightwater.

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Distance: 133.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 33m. 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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