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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Orpington is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Orpington is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Orpington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Victoria Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Orpington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Orpington via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Orpington?

The distance between Cardiff and Orpington is 162 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Orpington without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cardiff to Orpington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Orpington bus from?

Cardiff to Orpington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Orpington train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Orpington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Orpington is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Orpington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Orpington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Orpington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Orpington is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Orpington.

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

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Where can I stay near Orpington?

There are 15044+ hotels available in Orpington.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Orpingtontrain London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
2h 57m
£53–117
Bus via Royal Parade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Chislehurst War Memorialbus N136
5h 52m
£12–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 49m
£14–39
Drive 163.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Orpingtoncar 163.5 mi
3h 19m
£40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 10m
£98–205

Cardiff to Orpington by train and subway

196Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Orpington via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–24 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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