What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Preston Road?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Preston Road station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Preston Road station via Paddington station and Baker Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The distance between Cardiff and Preston Road is 153 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Preston Road without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Preston Road?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Cardiff to Preston Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Preston Road train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Preston Road train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Preston Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Preston Road is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Preston Road.

Where can I stay near Preston Road?

There are 19378+ hotels available in Preston Road.

Cardiff to Preston Road - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston Road 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 / ...
2h 17m
£41–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus StationSl9
3h 56m
£16–42
Drive 145.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Preston Road145.1 mi
2h 40m
£37–53
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus StationSl9
4h 36m
£16–31

Cardiff to Preston Road by train and subway

193Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.6 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Preston Road, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Preston Road Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Harrow Bus Station, and Harrow-on-the-Hill station in around 3h 56m.

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