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How to get fromCardiff to London Southend Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to London Southend Airport 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 Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 16m
    £88–168

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airporttrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    5h
    £42–89

  3. Drive 192.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to London Southend Airportcar car 192.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £47–68

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BRS - SEN
    5h 49m
    £52–225

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain train
    6h 52m
    £226–513

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain train
    7h 20m
    £295–697

Cardiff to London Southend Airport by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and London Southend Airport, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southend Airport via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 16m.

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