What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross is to bus and subway which costs £30 - £90 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Kings Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station via Sophia Gardens, Green Line Coach Station and Old Marylebone Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Kings Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Kings Cross is 148 miles. The road distance is 151 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £270 - £1,100 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross?

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross by train, bus, subway, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 1m
£68–129
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
4h 41m
£31–86
Drive 150.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Kings Crosscar 150.1 mi
2h 52m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 31m
£270–1,021
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
4h 53m
£34–79

Cardiff Central Station to Kings Cross by train and subway

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Kings Cross, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 4 times a day.

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