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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Taplow is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £11 - £26 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Taplow is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Taplow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Taplow. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Dumb Bell PH via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Taplow?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Taplow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Taplow via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Taplow?

The distance between Cardiff and Taplow is 123 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Taplow without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Cardiff to Taplow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Taplow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Taplow train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Taplow?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Taplow is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Taplow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Taplow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Taplow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Taplow is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Taplow.

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

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Where can I stay near Taplow?

There are 2418+ hotels available in Taplow.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 58m
£39–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5201 / ...
4h 37m
£11–40
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Taplow125.3 mi
2h 13m
£32–46
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
5h 12m
£11–26

Cardiff to Taplow by train

188Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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