What is the cheapest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between The O2 Arena and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from The O2 Arena to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between The O2 Arena and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from The O2 Arena station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich station and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bond Street Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from The O2 Arena to Cardiff?

The distance between The O2 Arena and Cardiff is 155 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.

How do I travel from The O2 Arena to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The O2 Arena to Cardiff bus from?

The O2 Arena to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the The O2 Arena to Cardiff train from?

The O2 Arena to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from The O2 Arena to Cardiff?

The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 4h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £1,100 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the The O2 Arena to Cardiff bus arrive?

The O2 Arena to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.

Where does the The O2 Arena to Cardiff train arrive?

The O2 Arena to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between The O2 Arena to Cardiff is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Cardiff.

The O2 Arena to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 48m
£72–140
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 39m
£33–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
4h 24m
£35–91
Drive 156.9 mi
1. Drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiffcar 156.9 mi
3h 10m
£39–56
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
7h 15m
£278–1,012
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 13m
£209–471
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 12m
£95–269
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LHR - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 59m
£69–269

The O2 Arena to Cardiff by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 153.8 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between The O2 Arena, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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