What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Cardiff Central via Liverpool Street Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Basildon to Cardiff?

The distance between Basildon and Cardiff is 174 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Basildon to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Cardiff train from?

Basildon to Cardiff train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.

Train or fly from Basildon to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Basildon to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £280 - £1,000 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Basildon to Cardiff train arrive?

Basildon to Cardiff train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Cardiff is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Basildon to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Basildon to Cardiff?

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There are 5 ways to get from Basildon to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 27m
£72–130
Drive 178 mi
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1. Drive from Basildon to Cardiffcar 178 mi
3h 40m
£44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Harold Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
7h 7m
£46–85
Fly 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 29m
£263–356
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
6h 12m
£284–972

Basildon to Cardiff by train and foot

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Basildon to Cardiff Central via London Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, KLM, British Airways, and Ryanair fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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