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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barking is to bus and subway which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barking is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Barking. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at North Street via Victoria Coach Station and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barking. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ilford via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Barking?

The distance between Cardiff and Barking is 157 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barking without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cardiff to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barking bus from?

Cardiff to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barking train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Barking?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barking is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £270 - £1,100 and takes 5h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £150 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Barking bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Barking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barking is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

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Cardiff to Barking - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Barking 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 31m
£72–136
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the subway from Hammersmith to Barking stationsubway District / ...
4h 12m
£26–64
Drive 159.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barkingcar 159.3 mi
3h 13m
£39–57
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
5h 26m
£276–1,009
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
5h 38m
£31–145
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
5h 41m
£207–464
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
6h 41m
£98–280

Cardiff to Barking by train

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. 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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