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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Cardiff is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £11 - £24 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Farnborough and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Frimley station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Farnborough North and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Farnborough to Cardiff?

The distance between Farnborough and Cardiff is 125 miles. The road distance is 124.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Farnborough to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Cardiff bus from?

Farnborough to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Cardiff train from?

Farnborough to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Farnborough North station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Farnborough to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Farnborough to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Farnborough to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Cardiff is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Farnborough to Cardiff.

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

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Farnborough to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Farnborough to Cardiff by train, bus, 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 Farnborough North to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 26m
£51–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 22m
£11–40
Drive 124.1 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Cardiff124.1 mi
2h 19m
£31–45
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GDUk940
5h 1m
£11–24

Farnborough to Cardiff by train

141Weekly Trains

2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.4 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Farnborough North to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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