There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 8m£64–111Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to London148.6 mi
3h 11m£10–20Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 33m£22–45Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 station
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940
4h 51m£28–36Drive 149.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station)car 149.1 mi
2h 48m£37–54
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £60 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station). However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Charing Cross via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Charing Cross station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Cardiff and Charing Cross (Station) is 148 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station), including transfers.
Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, 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 £20–40 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
- £20–40
- 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 (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Charing Cross (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.