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

The cheapest way to get from England to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between England and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between England and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from England 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 31m.

How far is it from England to Cardiff?

The distance between England and Cardiff is 148 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from England to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Cardiff bus from?

England to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from England to Cardiff?

The best way to get from England to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £50 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the England to Cardiff bus arrive?

England to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.

Where does the England to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from England to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Cardiff is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from England to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from England to Cardiff?

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

England to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from England to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 31m
£42–113
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiffrideshare 148.4 mi
3h 7m
£10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
4h 1m
£12–49
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940
5h 3m
£12–26
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiffcar 148.7 mi
2h 47m
£37–53

England to Cardiff by subway and train

215Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between 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 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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