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How to get fromCardiff to East Croydonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to East Croydon 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 33m
    £69–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    4h 7m
    £28–47

  3. Drive  155.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to East Croydoncar car 155.9 mi
    3h 3m
    £39–57

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    5h 42m
    £82–205

  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 14m
    £63–118

  6. Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    5h 24m

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 5m
    £282–1,119

Cardiff to East Croydon by train

Calendar170Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and East Croydon, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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