What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Coulsdon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Coulsdon. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Chipstead Valley Rd / Brighton Rd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and West Croydon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Coulsdon?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Coulsdon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Coulsdon South via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

The distance between Cardiff and Coulsdon is 166 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Coulsdon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coulsdon bus from?

Cardiff to Coulsdon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coulsdon train from?

Cardiff to Coulsdon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coulsdon is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Coulsdon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Coulsdon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Coulsdon train arrive?

Cardiff to Coulsdon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Coulsdon is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Coulsdon.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Coulsdon?

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Where can I stay near Coulsdon?

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Cardiff to Coulsdon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Coulsdon Southtrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
2h 56m
£76–147
Drive 152 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Coulsdoncar 152 mi
2h 59m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
5h 19m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
6h 1m
£73–197
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 34m
£70–136
Bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
5h 59m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
6h 9m
£72–171

Cardiff to Coulsdon by train

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Coulsdon South via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Chipstead Valley Rd / Brighton Rd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and West Croydon Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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