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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to London is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to London is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £60 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station 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 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to London?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and London is 145 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £60 - £110.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Cardiff Central Station to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Central Station to London?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to London is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £1,100 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to London bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to London is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to London.

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

Book your Cardiff Central Station to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff Central Station to London?

Book your Cardiff Central Station to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

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Can I share a ride from Cardiff Central Station to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Central Station and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff Central Station to London - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 52m
£60–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Londonrideshare 148.6 mi
3h 22m
£10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
4h 4m
£17–26
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 42m
£278–1,011
Bus via Talbot Street
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
4h 21m
£26–43
Drive 149.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Londoncar 149.1 mi
2h 48m
£37–53

Cardiff Central Station to London by train

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, 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 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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