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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Southwark is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Southwark is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Southwark?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Southwark station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Southwark?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lambeth North via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Southwark?

The distance between Cardiff and Southwark is 149 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Southwark without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Cardiff to Southwark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Southwark bus from?

Cardiff to Southwark bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Southwark train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Southwark?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Southwark is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £30 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to Southwark bus arrive?

Cardiff to Southwark bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff to Southwark train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Southwark?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Southwark is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Southwark.

Where can I stay near Southwark?

There are 20874+ hotels available in Southwark.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to Southwark?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Southwark. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff to Southwark - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Southwark by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 12m
£44–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 14m
£8–30
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Londonrideshare 148.6 mi
3h 8m
£10–20
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
5h 59m
£260–631
Bus via Southwark St /Blackfriars Road
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 14m
£21–47
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Southwarkcar 150.4 mi
2h 53m
£37–53

Cardiff to Southwark by train and subway

195Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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