What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The O2?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The O2 is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £29 - £40 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to The O2?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The O2 is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and The O2?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The O2 station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Westminster Station / Westminster Pier via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and The O2?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The O2 station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at North Greenwich station via London Paddington and Bond Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Cardiff to The O2?

The distance between Cardiff and The O2 is 155 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to The O2 without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The O2 without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to The O2?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Cardiff to The O2, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to The O2 bus from?

Cardiff to The O2 bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to The O2 train from?

Cardiff to The O2 train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to The O2?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The O2 is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 4h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £320 - £1,200 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to The O2 bus arrive?

Cardiff to The O2 bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to The O2 train arrive?

Cardiff to The O2 train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to The O2?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The O2 is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cardiff to The O2.

Where can I stay near The O2?

There are 21112+ hotels available in The O2.

Cardiff to The O2 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to The O2 by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 27m
£68–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 18m
£29–50
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to The O2car 157.1 mi
3h 9m
£40–57
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
5h 40m
£327–1,132
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
4h 41m
£29–37
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
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
6h 6m
£266–477
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 14m
£90–246

Cardiff to The O2 by train, subway, and foot

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The O2, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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