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How to get fromCardiff to Erithby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Erith 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 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Abbey Woodtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 49m
    £73–133

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    5h 39m
    £28–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain train Elizabeth
    4h 56m
    £41–86

  4. Drive  164.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Erithcar car 164.4 mi
    3h 24m
    £42–60

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 57m
    £279–965

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    6h 25m
    £258–359

Cardiff to Erith by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Erith via London Paddington, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) twice daily.

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