What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hever Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hever Castle station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Oxted station via North Terminal Bus Station and Redhill Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hever Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hever Castle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hever via London Paddington, Bond Street station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hever Castle?

The distance between Cardiff and Hever Castle is 179 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Hever Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hever Castle bus from?

Cardiff to Hever Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hever Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hever Castle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hever Castle bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hever Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Hever Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hever Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hever Castle is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Hever Castle.

Where can I stay near Hever Castle?

There are 734+ hotels available in Hever Castle.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Hever Castle by train, bus, or car

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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 Bridge to Hevertrain London Bridge - Uckfield
4h 4m
£83–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 201
6h 57m
£39–89
Drive 169.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hever Castlecar 169.3 mi
3h 7m
£42–60
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
5h 8m
£72–140
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
7h 1m

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Distance: 177.6 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hever Castle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hever Castle via London Paddington, Bond Street Station, Bond Street station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, and Hever in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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