What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to London is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £60 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to London?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and London is 145 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to London without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to London?

The train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to London train from?

Cardiff Bay to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Cardiff Bay to London?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to London is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £270 - £1,000 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to London train arrive?

Cardiff Bay to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to London is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cardiff Bay to London.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to London?

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Where can I stay near London?

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Cardiff Bay to London - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to London by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 53m
£60–110
Drive 149.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Londoncar 149.6 mi
2h 50m
£37–54
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
7h 8m
£275–957

Cardiff Bay to London by train

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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