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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Cardiff is to bus via West Ham which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to Cardiff is to subway and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Grays and arriving at Cardiff Central via West Ham station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Grays to Cardiff?

The distance between Grays and Cardiff is 170 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grays to Cardiff without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Grays to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grays to Cardiff train from?

Grays to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from West Ham station.

Bus or fly from Grays to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Grays to Cardiff is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £320 - £600 and takes 8h.

Where does the Grays to Cardiff train arrive?

Grays to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Paddington station.

Can I drive from Grays to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to Cardiff is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Grays to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Grays to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Grays to Cardiff by subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Paddingtonsubway Hammersmith & City
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 32m
£79–166
Bus via West Ham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
5h 23m
£27–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
4h 54m
£43–105
Drive 171 mi
1. Drive from Grays to Cardiffcar 171 mi
3h 32m
£43–62
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£296–533
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 27m
£70–220
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
8h
£323–574

Grays to Cardiff by train and subway

199Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, KLM and British Airways fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 5 times a week.

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