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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Hertfordshire 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 55m
    £76–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus bus 724 / ...
    7h 1m
    £20–34

  3. Drive 159.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Hertfordshirecar car 159.6 mi
    3h
    £39–57

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane CWL - LTN
    7h 15m
    £101–173

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BRS - LTN
    6h 23m
    £52–169

Cardiff to Hertfordshire by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to St Mary's Church via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and St Peter's Street in around 7h 1m.

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