What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath is to bus via Slough which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and RAF Lakenheath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Cedars via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath?

The distance between Cardiff and RAF Lakenheath is 234 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath bus from?

Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath?

The best way to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath bus arrive?

Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath.

Where can I stay near RAF Lakenheath?

There are 449+ hotels available in RAF Lakenheath.

Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Lakenheath
4h 54m
£80–175
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5Uk940
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Station727 / ...
9h 37m
£42–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Bus InterchangeUk007
6h 44m
£58–134
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Station727 / ...
8h 3m
£89–214
Drive 203.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath203.7 mi
4h
£50–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station727 / ...
8h 17m
£44–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to RAF Lakenheath.

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and RAF Lakenheath, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to RAF Lakenheath via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Cambridge, and Lakenheath in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to RAF Lakenheath via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and The Cedars in around 8h 17m.

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