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

The cheapest way to get from Islington to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islington to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Islington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Islington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Islington Green and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Islington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Islington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Farringdon Without and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Islington to Cardiff?

The distance between Islington and Cardiff is 149 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islington to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Islington to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Islington to Cardiff bus from?

Islington to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Islington to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Islington to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Islington to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Islington to Cardiff bus arrive?

Islington to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.

Where does the Islington to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Islington to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Cardiff is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Islington to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1562+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from Islington to Cardiff?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islington and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Islington to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Islington to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, subway, 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 29m
£52–117
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiffrideshare 148.4 mi
3h 7m
£10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
4h 40m
£12–43
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940 / ...
4h 42m
Drive 151.2 mi
1. Drive from Islington to Cardiffcar 151.2 mi
2h 56m
£37–54

Islington to Cardiff by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.8 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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