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

The cheapest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay is to bus via Slough which costs £18 - £55 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £45 - £140.

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

No, there is no direct train from The O2 Arena station to Cardiff Bay. 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 43m.

How far is it from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between The O2 Arena and Cardiff Bay is 155 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

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

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

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

The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £650 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 43m
£49–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
5h 27m
£12–48
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
5h 14m
£18–53
Drive 157.7 mi
1. Drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Bay157.7 mi
3h 9m
£40–58
Fly
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LCY - CWL
6h 11m
£226–607

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

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.8 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–120 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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