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 £28 - £50 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 train which takes 3h 25m and costs £100 - £190.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 25m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 7h 16m.

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 815+ hotels available in Royston.

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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Roystontrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 25m
£101–187
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
£29–46
Drive 165.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Roystoncar 165.2 mi
3h 27m
£41–59
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 15m
£62–209
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CWL - LTN
7h 16m
£58–226
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 54m
£84–248
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
7h
£70–275
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Roystontrain
8h 14m
£269–763

Cardiff to Royston by train

196Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Royston.

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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 25m. 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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