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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Slough is to bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 which costs £11 - £25 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Slough is to train via Reading which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Slough?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Slough. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Wellington Street Stop H via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Slough?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Slough. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Slough?

The distance between Cardiff and Slough is 127 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Slough without a car is to train via Reading which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Cardiff to Slough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Slough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Slough train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Slough?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Slough is to train via Reading which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Slough bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Slough train arrive?

Cardiff to Slough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Slough?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Slough is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Slough.

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

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Where can I stay near Slough?

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Cardiff to Slough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Slough by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 54m
£42–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
3h 16m
£11–40
Drive 127.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Slough127.8 mi
2h 14m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SloughCardiff Central - London Paddington
1h 59m
£45–85
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
4h 20m
£11–25

Cardiff to Slough by train

188Weekly Trains

1h 54mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Slough, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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