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There are 5 ways to get from Romford to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Romford to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2h 57m
    £73–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Charing Crossbus bus N15
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus bus 507 / ...
    6h 5m
    £30–145

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Romford to Heathrow Terminal 5train train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    6h 2m
    £44–76

  4. Drive  164.9 mi

    1. Drive from Romford to Cardiffcar car 164.9 mi
    3h 24m
    £41–59

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 30m
    £250–367

Romford to Cardiff by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Romford to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romford Station to University RE via Charing Cross, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 6h 5m.

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