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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Carshalton 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 / ...
    2h 59m
    £68–119

  2. Drive  151.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carshaltoncar car 151.2 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–54

  3. 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 Carshalton High Streetbus bus Sl7
    4h 41m

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    7h 47m
    £284–970

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    3h 40m
    £63–117

  6. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Carshalton High Streetbus bus Sl7
    5h 11m

  7. 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
    7h 16m
    £263–354

Cardiff to Carshalton by train and subway

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Carshalton High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 41m.

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