There are 4 ways to get from Hounslow to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southall to Readingtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 36mDrive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hounslow to Cardiffcar 138.8 mi
2h 28m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 3mBus via Cardiff North Road
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hounslow to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Hounslow to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hounslow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hounslow High Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Hounslow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Southall and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Hounslow and Cardiff is 136 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hounslow to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Hounslow to Cardiff, including transfers.
Hounslow to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Hounslow to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Southall station.
The best way to get from Hounslow to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Hounslow, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Southall to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly, and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Southall to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Southall to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Southall to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hounslow to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Hounslow to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hounslow to Cardiff is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Hounslow to Cardiff.
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