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

The cheapest way to get from Lightwater to Cardiff is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £12 - £28 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lightwater to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Lightwater and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightwater to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lovells Close and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bagshot Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Lightwater to Cardiff?

The distance between Lightwater and Cardiff is 131 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lightwater to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Lightwater to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lightwater to Cardiff bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lightwater to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lightwater to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Lightwater to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lightwater to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightwater to Cardiff is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Lightwater to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lightwater 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 Sunningdale to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 9m
£52–125
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GDUk940
4h 52m
£13–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 24m
£15–43
Drive 124.6 mi
1. Drive from Lightwater to Cardiff124.6 mi
2h 13m
£32–46

Lightwater to Cardiff by bus and train

80Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from War Memorial to Cardiff Central via Sunningdale station, Sunningdale, and Reading in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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