There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Islington by train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 5m£63–113Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London148.6 mi
3h 22m£10–20Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
4h 49m£26–51Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 46m£278–961Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
4h 49m£28–36Drive 151.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Islingtoncar 151.1 mi
2h 55m£38–55Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 16m£257–355
Cardiff Central Station to Islington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Islington is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Islington is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £60 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Islington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and arriving at Horse Guards Parade via Sophia Gardens and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Islington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Farringdon Without via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Islington is 149 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Islington without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Islington, including transfers.
Cardiff Central Station to Islington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff Central Station to Islington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Islington is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 4h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £1,000 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Islington, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £310–1,000
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £310–1,000
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–360
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £310–1,000
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £310–1,000
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–360
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–460
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–330
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £130–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cardiff to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff Central Station to Islington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cardiff Central Station to Islington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Islington is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Islington.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Central Station and Islington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.