There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to The Shard by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 12m£80–144Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 37m£13–22Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 27m£24–35Drive 151 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to The Shardcar 151 mi
2h 55m£38–54
Cardiff to The Shard by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Shard is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £75 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Tennis Street via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at London Bridge station via London Paddington and Bond Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Cardiff and The Shard is 150 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Cardiff to The Shard, including transfers.
Cardiff to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to The Shard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Shard, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–95
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100–140
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cardiff to The Shard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Shard is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cardiff to The Shard.
Book your Cardiff to The Shard train tickets online with Omio.
There are 20943+ hotels available in The Shard.














