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Cardiff to London Paddington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and London Paddington takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to London Paddington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5

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  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 201 / ...
3h 44m
£38–106

Cardiff to London Paddington bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to London Paddington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and London Paddington, England?

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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