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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dartford is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dartford is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dartford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at London Victoria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dartford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dartford via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dartford?

The distance between Cardiff and Dartford is 165 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Cardiff to Dartford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dartford bus from?

Cardiff to Dartford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dartford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Dartford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dartford is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £310 - £700 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dartford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dartford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff to Dartford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dartford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dartford is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Dartford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Dartford?

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Where can I stay near Dartford?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Dartford by train, bus, car, or 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 London Charing Cross to Dartfordtrain London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
3h 1m
£77–152
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
5h 8m
£26–48
Drive 165.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dartfordcar 165.8 mi
3h 21m
£41–59
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 10m
£212–497
Bus, line 022 bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 022
6h 13m
£33–80
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 38m
£311–671
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 45m
£88–231

Cardiff to Dartford by train and subway

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Distance: 164.4 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dartford via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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