There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 10m£62–113Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London148.6 mi
3h 14m£10–20Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 39m£23–46Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 station
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940
4h 47m£28–36Drive 149 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Charing Cross Roadcar 149 mi
2h 48m£37–54
Cardiff to Charing Cross Road by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £60 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Charing Cross via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Tottenham Court Rd via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Cardiff and Charing Cross Road is 148 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road, including transfers.
Cardiff to Charing Cross Road bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Charing Cross Road train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Charing Cross Road, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cardiff to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Charing Cross Road bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cardiff to Charing Cross Road train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Charing Cross Road is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Charing Cross Road. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.