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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lydd is to bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lydd is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lydd?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lydd. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Church via London Victoria and Middelburg Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lydd?

The distance between Cardiff and Lydd is 222 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lydd without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cardiff to Lydd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lydd bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lydd?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lydd is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lydd bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lydd?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lydd is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Lydd.

Where can I stay near Lydd?

There are 902+ hotels available in Lydd.

Cardiff to Lydd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 102 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Lydd 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 London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford InternationalLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 30m
£56–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
9h 23m
£14–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South TerminalUk940
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to HastingsLondon Victoria - Ore / ...
9h
£27–81
Drive 217.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lydd217.4 mi
3h 56m
£55–79
Train, line 102 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
3. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Church102
5h 58m

Cardiff to Lydd by train, subway, and bus

106Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Church via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, Ashford International, Ashford International station, and Airport Turning in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Church via London Victoria, Bouverie Road West, and Middelburg Square in around 9h 23m.

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