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

The cheapest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £160.

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

No, there is no direct train from The O2 Arena station to Cardiff Central Station. 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 51m.

How far is it from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between The O2 Arena and Cardiff Central Station is 155 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Cardiff Central Station.

The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Station 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 51m
£73–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
5h 15m
£35–94
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from The O2 Arena to Cardiff Central Stationcar 157.2 mi
3h 11m
£40–57
Fly from London City 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 12m
£291–520
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 53m
£35–88
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 55m
£69–223
Fly from London Heathrow 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 21m
£77–283

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

199Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.8 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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