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

The cheapest way to get from Roath to London is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roath to London is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Roath and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Roath and London?

No, there is no direct train from Roath to London. However, there are services departing from Cathays and arriving at London Paddington via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Roath to London?

The distance between Roath and London is 146 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Roath to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Roath to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roath to London bus from?

Roath to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Roath to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Roath to London?

The best way to get from Roath to London is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £35 and takes 3h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £600 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Roath to London bus arrive?

Roath to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Roath to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Roath to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Roath to London is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Roath to London.

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

Book your Roath to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20314+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Roath to London?

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Roath to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 28m
£37–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
3h 50m
£7–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London148.6 mi
3h 8m
£10–20
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
6h 21m
£215–559
Drive 147 mi
1. Drive from Roath to London147 mi
2h 44m
£37–54

Roath to London by train

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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