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

The cheapest way to get from Harlow to Cardiff is to bus via City of St Albans which costs £17 - £35 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlow to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Harlow and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Harlow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Stow Upper and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Harlow and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Harlow Town and arriving at Cardiff Central via Liverpool Street Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Harlow to Cardiff?

The distance between Harlow and Cardiff is 172 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlow to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Harlow to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlow to Cardiff bus from?

Harlow to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Harlow to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Harlow to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Harlow to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £700 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Harlow to Cardiff bus arrive?

Harlow to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Harlow to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harlow to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlow to Cardiff is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Harlow to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Harlow to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Harlow to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 8m
£54–147
Bus via City of St Albans
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus 724
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 2m
£17–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 14m
£37–78
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from Harlow to Cardiffcar 174.4 mi
3h 10m
£42–60
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 16m
£57–173
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
6h 39m
£221–686
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 57m
£57–325
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
5h 53m
£66–224

Harlow to Cardiff by train and foot

204Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Harlow, Essex, England and Cardiff, 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 The Stow Upper to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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