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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Shard is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and The Shard?

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 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and The Shard?

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 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to The Shard?

The distance between Cardiff and The Shard is 150 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Cardiff to The Shard, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to The Shard?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £1,100 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to The Shard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to The Shard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Shard is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cardiff to The Shard.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to The Shard 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 7m
£68–133
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 42m
£19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 34m
£31–70
Drive 151 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to The Shardcar 151 mi
2h 55m
£37–53
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 21m
£272–1,028
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
5h 55m
£75–201
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 2m
£213–474

Cardiff to The Shard by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 149.2 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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 £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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