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 £20 - £85 and takes 7h.

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 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Royston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Royston station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Trumpington Park-and-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cardiff to Royston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Royston bus from?

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

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 26m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £85 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £330 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to Royston bus arrive?

Cardiff to Royston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 25m 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?

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Cardiff to Royston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to RoystonBrighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 26m
£57–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ride727 / ...
7h
£21–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow AirportUk940 / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to RoystonBrighton - Cambridge / ...
5h 36m
£40–81
Drive 165.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Royston165.2 mi
3h 25m
£42–60
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)BRS - LTN
7h 10m
£52–217
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)CWL - LTN
7h 14m
£91–329
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BRS - STN
6h 58m
£83–198
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CWL - STN
7h 32m
£82–270

Cardiff to Royston by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 7h.

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