What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood is to bus and train which costs £15 - £55 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Paddock Wood?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Paddock Wood. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paddock Wood via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Paddock Wood?

The distance between Cardiff and Paddock Wood is 183 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Paddock Wood without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Paddock Wood train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Paddock Wood?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Cardiff to Paddock Wood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Paddock Wood?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Paddock Wood is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Paddock Wood.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Paddock Wood?

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Where can I stay near Paddock Wood?

There are 338+ hotels available in Paddock Wood.

Cardiff to Paddock Wood - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Paddock WoodLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 29m
£55–135
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Paddock WoodLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 49m
£15–54
Drive 185.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Paddock Wood185.2 mi
3h 12m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackfriars Station to Whites Corner789 / ...
7h

Cardiff to Paddock Wood by train and subway

146Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Paddock Wood.

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Distance: 181.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Paddock Wood, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paddock Wood via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Whites Corner via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria station, Blackfriars station, and Blackfriars Station in around 7h.

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