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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cardiff Bay is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £10 - £30 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Millennium Centre via Canal Street JF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between London and Cardiff Bay?

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 56m.

How far is it from London to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between London and Cardiff Bay is 145 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £40 - £110.

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

The train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from London to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from London to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £29 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the London to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

London to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the London to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cardiff Bay is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from London to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

London to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from London to Cardiff Bay 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 Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 56m
£40–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
4h 3m
£10–29
Drive 149.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiff Baycar 149.5 mi
2h 49m
£37–53
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Queensway Q1bus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
4h 37m
£11–30

London to Cardiff Bay by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.3 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £8–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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