There are 6 ways to get from Whitstable to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 54m£92–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
7h 18m£38–59Drive 210 mi
- Drive from Whitstable to Cardiffcar 210 mi
3h 39m£53–77Train, fly
- Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 21m£273–402Train
- Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 10m£93–166Train, bus
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)train
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Roadbus
7h 27m£66–107
Whitstable to Cardiff by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at University RE via Long Reach and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Whitstable and Cardiff is 206 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Whitstable to Cardiff, including transfers.
Whitstable to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Whitstable to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to University RE via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £130–380
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
Train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Rainham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Whitstable to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Whitstable to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Cardiff is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Whitstable to Cardiff.
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