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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Cardiff is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Sophia Gardens via North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Crawley to Cardiff?

The distance between Crawley and Cardiff is 180 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Crawley to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Cardiff bus from?

Crawley to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Cardiff train from?

Crawley to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Train, bus or fly from Crawley to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Crawley to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Crawley to Cardiff bus arrive?

Crawley to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Crawley to Cardiff train arrive?

Crawley to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Cardiff is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Crawley to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Crawley to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Crawley to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 16m
£80–134
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
6h 18m
£24–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201
5h 25m
£32–53
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Cardiffcar 163.2 mi
3h 1m
£41–59
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 20m
£77–225
Train via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m
£86–152
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LGW - CWL
5h 49m
£67–151

Crawley to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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