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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Staines is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £13 - £23 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Staines is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Staines?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Staines. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Kingston Road via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Staines?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Staines. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Staines via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Staines?

The distance between Cardiff and Staines is 134 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Staines without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Cardiff to Staines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Staines bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Staines train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Staines?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Staines is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Staines bus arrive?

Cardiff to Staines bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Cardiff to Staines train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Staines?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Staines is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Staines.

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

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Where can I stay near Staines?

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Cardiff to Staines - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Staines by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Stainestrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2h 34m
£69–132
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940
4h 13m
£13–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
3h 38m
£23–35
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stainescar 131.6 mi
2h 29m
£33–47

Cardiff to Staines by train

191Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Staines.

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Distance: 132.8 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Staines via Reading in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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