What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and East Grinstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Sackville College via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and East Grinstead?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at East Grinstead via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to East Grinstead?

The distance between Cardiff and East Grinstead is 180 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to East Grinstead without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to East Grinstead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to East Grinstead train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to East Grinstead?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Grinstead is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to East Grinstead bus arrive?

Cardiff to East Grinstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to East Grinstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to East Grinstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to East Grinstead is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cardiff to East Grinstead.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to East Grinstead?

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Where can I stay near East Grinstead?

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Cardiff to East Grinstead - 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 London Victoria to East Grinsteadtrain London Victoria - East Grinstead
3h 36m
£83–159
Bus via Cardiff North Road
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
6h 5m
£22–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 201
5h 25m
£37–86
Drive 168.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to East Grinsteadcar 168.7 mi
3h 2m
£42–60
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 17m
£80–227
Train, line 400 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Sackville Collegebus 400 / ...
4h 24m
£75–137
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
6h 12m
£89–152

Cardiff to East Grinstead by train and subway

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to East Grinstead via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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