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How to get fromCardiff to Brentwoodby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Brentwood by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 50m
    £78–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus bus W14
    2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to High Streetbus bus W20
    5h 10m
    £27–46

  3. Drive  170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Brentwoodcar car 170.9 mi
    3h 32m
    £43–62

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    7h 20m
    £288–981

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Brentwoodtrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield
    5h 33m
    £47–86

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    6h 48m
    £267–375

Cardiff to Brentwood by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brentwood via London Paddington in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Street via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way in around 5h 10m.

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