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How to get fromCardiff to Swanleyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Swanley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    3h
    £49–111

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    4h 42m
    £13–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    4h 32m
    £14–43

  4. Drive 164.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanleycar car 164.7 mi
    3h 22m
    £40–57

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    6h 35m
    £62–294

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    6h 21m
    £96–222

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 57m
    £220–697

Cardiff to Swanley by train and subway

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Swanley, Kent, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £8–24 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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