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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cardiff is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cardiff?

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

Is there a direct train between London and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from London to Cardiff?

The distance between London and Cardiff is 145 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £75 - £140.

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

The train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Cardiff?

The best way to get from London to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the London to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cardiff is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from London to Cardiff.

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

Book your London to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from London to Cardiff?

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from London to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, 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 / ...
1h 54m
£75–140
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 / ...
3h 30m
£13–22
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
4h 44m
£17–54
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiffcar 148.7 mi
2h 47m
£37–53

London to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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