There are 5 ways to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to London VictoriaLittlehampton - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 55m£55–166Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to Gatwick AirportLittlehampton - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Kingsway GDUk940
6h 13m£24–46Drive 167.5 mi
- Drive from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff167.5 mi
3h 28m£42–61Train via Southampton
- Take the train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to Southampton CentralBrighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 58m£55–175Bus
- Take the bus from High Street to South Terminal Bus Station025
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201
6h 25m£26–79
Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) and arriving at Cardiff Central via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Shoreham-by-Sea and Cardiff is 205 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.
The best way to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff, including transfers.
Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from High Street station.
Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, depart from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) station.
The best way to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Shoreham-by-Sea, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to Cardiff Central via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Sophia Gardens via South Terminal Bus Station in around 6h 25m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–55
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from High Street to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Shoreham-by-Sea to Cardiff.
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