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

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £15 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from London Victoria to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at University RE. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sloane Square station and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from London Victoria to Cardiff?

The distance between London Victoria and Cardiff is 149 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Victoria to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from London Victoria to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from London Victoria to Cardiff?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the London Victoria to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the London Victoria to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London Victoria to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between London Victoria to Cardiff is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from London Victoria to Cardiff.

How do I get a bus ticket from London Victoria to Cardiff?

Book your London Victoria to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1553+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from London Victoria to Cardiff?

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

London Victoria to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from London Victoria to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 50m
£47–113
Bus via Queensway Q1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Queensway Q1bus Uk042 / ...
3h 43m
£11–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
3h 30m
£17–40
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from London Victoria to Cardiffcar 147.8 mi
2h 42m
£37–53
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Greater London to Cardiffrideshare 146.5 mi
3h 23m
£15

London Victoria to Cardiff by foot, subway, and train

205Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.5 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between London Victoria, 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 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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