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How to get fromCardiff to Bourne Endby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Bourne End by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 34m
    £51–103
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk940
    6h 57m
    £25–37
  3. Bus, line 102 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to High Wycombe BusStnbus bus 102
    5h 44m
    £31–49
  4. Drive  125 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bourne Endcar car 125 mi
    2h 24m
    £31–45

Cardiff to Bourne End by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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