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 via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 38m.

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 20m and costs £70 - £140.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 20m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 4h 25m.

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 3660+ hotels available in The O2 Arena.

Cardiff to The O2 Arena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to The O2 Arena 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 20m
£71–139
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
4h 38m
£31–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 25m
£33–94
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to The O2 Arenacar 157.2 mi
3h 11m
£40–57
Train, fly
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 6m
£65–213

Cardiff to The O2 Arena by train, subway, and foot

196Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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 £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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