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

The cheapest way to get from Esher to Cardiff is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esher to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Esher and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Esher to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Kingston Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Esher and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Esher to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Esher and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wimbledon station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Esher to Cardiff?

The distance between Esher and Cardiff is 160 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Esher to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Esher to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esher to Cardiff bus from?

Esher to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Esher to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Esher to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Esher to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Esher to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Esher to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Esher to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Esher to Cardiff is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Esher to Cardiff.

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Esher to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 458 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Esher to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 10m
£74–145
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 54m
£17–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 31m
£30–72
Drive 137.9 mi
1. Drive from Esher to Cardiffcar 137.9 mi
2h 41m
£35–50
Line 458 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wolsey Road to Elmsleigh Bus Stationbus 458
2. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 4m
£57–117

Esher to Cardiff by train and subway

205Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Esher to Cardiff.

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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