What is the cheapest way to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff is to subway and bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cockfosters and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockfosters to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Freston Gardens and arriving at Kingsway GD via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cockfosters and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cockfosters station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cockfosters station and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Cockfosters to Cardiff?

The distance between Cockfosters and Cardiff is 158 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

How do I travel from Cockfosters to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockfosters to Cardiff bus from?

Cockfosters to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Freston Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cockfosters to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cockfosters to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £220 - £600 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs £9 - £130 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Cockfosters to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cockfosters to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Whitehall / Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Cockfosters to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cockfosters to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockfosters to Cardiff is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cockfosters to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1370+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cockfosters to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Cockfosters to Cardiff by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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 / ...
3h 2m
£44–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Freston Gardens to Whitehall / Trafalgar SquareN91
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
5h 37m
£10–121
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationPiccadilly
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
5h 31m
£17–47
Drive 155.1 mi
1. Drive from Cockfosters to Cardiff155.1 mi
2h 54m
£39–56
Fly
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LCY - CWL
6h 38m
£220–566

Cockfosters to Cardiff by subway and train

201Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Cockfosters, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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