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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Royston is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 27m.

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 27m 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 35m.

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 35m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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.

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 27m 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 496+ hotels available in Royston.

Cardiff to Royston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Royston by train, bus, subway, 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 35m
£87–167
Drive 165.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Roystoncar 165.2 mi
3h 27m
£40–58
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Cockfosters stationsubway
3. Take the train from Potters Bar to Roystontrain
6h 46m
£58–138
Train, fly
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
7h 6m
£82–220

Cardiff to Royston by train

195Weekly Trains

3h 35mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 35m.

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