What is the cheapest way to get from London Colney to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from London Colney to Cardiff is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Colney to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from London Colney to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between London Colney and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from London Colney to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Haseldine Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via St Mary's Road, Watford Junction station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from London Colney to Cardiff?

The distance between London Colney and Cardiff is 172 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.

How do I travel from London Colney to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from London Colney to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from London Colney to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from London Colney to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Colney to Cardiff bus from?

London Colney to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from London Colney to Cardiff?

The best way to get from London Colney to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via St Mary's Road, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the London Colney to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from London Colney to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between London Colney to Cardiff is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from London Colney to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1545+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 4 ways to get from London Colney 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 London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 15m
£58–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
6h 29m
£17–31
Bus via St Mary's Road
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 55m
£20–48
Drive 152.9 mi
1. Drive from London Colney to Cardiff152.9 mi
2h 45m
£39–55

London Colney to Cardiff by bus and train

116Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between London Colney, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–120 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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