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 £40 - £65 and takes 9h 13m.

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 Park Place and arriving at Church via London Victoria, Bus Station and Middelburg Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lydd?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lydd. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ashford International via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lydd?

The distance between Cardiff and Lydd is 221 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 via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lydd train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lydd?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lydd is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lydd bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lydd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to Lydd train arrive?

Cardiff to Lydd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington 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 996+ hotels available in Lydd.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Lydd by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 31m
£95–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 13m
£40–63
Drive 217.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lyddcar 217.3 mi
3h 56m
£54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 36m
£97–172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
9h 43m
£53–83

Cardiff to Lydd by bus

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Airport Turning via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Ashford International, and Ashford International station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Church via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Middelburg Square in around 9h 13m.

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