There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 9m£47–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 16m£8–31Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London148.6 mi
3h 9m£10–20Bus via Park Place
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 17m£9–35Drive 148.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Trafalgar Squarecar 148.9 mi
2h 48m£37–53
Cardiff to Trafalgar Square by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square is to bus which costs £7 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Charing Cross station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Cardiff and Trafalgar Square is 148 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square, including transfers.
Cardiff to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Trafalgar Square, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–24 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- 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
- £45–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Cardiff to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Trafalgar Square is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Trafalgar Square.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Trafalgar Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.