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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Royston is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Royston is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Royston?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Royston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Royston via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Royston?

The distance between Cardiff and Royston is 195 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Royston without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Royston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Royston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Royston?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Royston is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Royston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Royston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Royston is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Royston.

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

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Where can I stay near Royston?

There are 513+ hotels available in Royston.

Cardiff to Royston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Royston 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 Farringdon to Roystontrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 50m
£89–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus 724 / ...
7h 37m
£27–58
Drive 165.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Roystoncar 165.2 mi
3h 28m
£41–58
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CWL - LTN
8h 15m
£55–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BRS - LTN
7h 27m
£65–202
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
7h 21m
£73–294
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
6h 58m
£88–237

Cardiff to Royston by train

195Weekly Trains

3h 50mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Royston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Royston via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Peter's Street, Bus Station, and Welwyn Garden City in around 7h 37m.

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