What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Wales is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £12 - £29 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Wales is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Wales. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Wales. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Croydon to Wales?

The distance between Croydon and Wales is 161 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Wales?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Croydon to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Wales bus from?

Croydon to Wales bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Croydon to Wales?

The best way to get from Croydon to Wales is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Croydon to Wales bus arrive?

Croydon to Wales bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Wales is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Croydon to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 307+ hotels available in Wales.

Croydon to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 53m
£51–131
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 17m
£13–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 59m
£16–43
Drive 154.6 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Cardiffcar 154.6 mi
2h 59m
£38–55
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 52m
£52–130

Croydon to Wales by train

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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