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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to London is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to London is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to London?

The distance between Cardiff and London is 145 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £40 - £100.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to London?

The best way to get from Cardiff to London is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £35 and takes 3h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £600 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to London is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cardiff to London.

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

Book your Cardiff to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to London?

Book your Cardiff to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20377+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 / ...
1h 50m
£40–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
3h 50m
£7–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London148.6 mi
3h 8m
£10–20
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
6h 8m
£217–559
Drive 149 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to London149 mi
2h 47m
£37–54

Cardiff to London by train

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Distance: 144.3 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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