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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena is to bus which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and The O2 Arena?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The O2 Arena 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 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to The O2 Arena?

The distance between Cardiff and The O2 Arena is 155 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to The O2 Arena?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to The O2 Arena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to The O2 Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The O2 Arena is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cardiff to The O2 Arena.

Where can I stay near The O2 Arena?

There are 20730+ hotels available in The O2 Arena.

Cardiff to The O2 Arena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 24m
£52–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 20m
£13–40
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to The O2 Arenacar 157.2 mi
3h 11m
£39–56
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
4h 40m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena.

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £9–28 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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