What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Kingsway GD via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Cardiff is 148 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff train from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £45 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Can I share a ride from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross (Station) and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, subway, 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
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 29m
£37–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
4h 12m
£9–44
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiff148.4 mi
3h 10m
£10–20
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationPiccadilly
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 35m
£16–40
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff148.8 mi
2h 46m
£38–54

Charing Cross (Station) to Cardiff by foot, subway, and train

201Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–20 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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