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

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to subway and bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £130.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Prospect Place via London Victoria and Kingsway GR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Cogan via London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

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

The distance between Charing Cross and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 151 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £45 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £700 and takes 6h 13m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water).

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1562+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Water).

Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 47m
£46–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
5h 8m
£11–44
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water)152.7 mi
2h 58m
£38–55
Fly
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LCY - CWL
6h 13m
£217–661
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 / ...
6h 2m
£17–50

Charing Cross to Cardiff Bay (Water) by subway and train

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–120 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–21 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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