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 which costs £17 - £28 and takes 3h 44m.

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 54m and costs £60 - £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 Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs £60 - £110.

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

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

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

London to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 54m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the London to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

London to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road 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 1751+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 54m
£60–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
3h 44m
£18–28
Drive 149.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiff Baycar 149.5 mi
2h 49m
£38–54
Bus via Kingsway GR
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
4h 11m
£26–40

London to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 144.3 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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 £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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