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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swanley is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swanley is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Swanley via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Swanley?

The distance between Cardiff and Swanley is 167 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cardiff to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swanley train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Swanley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swanley is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £600 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Swanley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swanley is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Swanley.

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

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

There are 10082+ hotels available in Swanley.

Cardiff to Swanley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 56m
£46–109
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
4h 46m
£13–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
4h 38m
£14–45
Drive 164.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanley164.7 mi
3h 21m
£42–60
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
7h 3m
£229–592
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
6h 44m
£240–490
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
6h 57m
£95–282

Cardiff to Swanley by train and subway

193Weekly Services

2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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 £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £8–27 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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