There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to London Bridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 44m£59–105Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to John Nash Drivebus 2
5h 27m£21–37Drive 128.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to London Bridgecar 128.4 mi
2h 21m£32–47Train, line 12 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus 12
3h 46m£58–106
Cardiff to London Bridge by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to London Bridge is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to London Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to London Bridge. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Ten Pin Bowling Alley via Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to London Bridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newton Abbot via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Cardiff and London Bridge is 143 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to London Bridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Cardiff to London Bridge, including transfers.
Cardiff to London Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to London Bridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to London Bridge is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and London Bridge, Torbay, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Ten Pin Bowling Alley via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to John Nash Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Cary Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to London Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Cardiff to London Bridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to London Bridge is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cardiff to London Bridge.
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