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How to get fromCardiff to Loughtonby train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Loughton by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Lancaster Gate station to Loughton stationsubway subway Central
    2h 47m
    £79–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    5h 53m
    £32–74

  3. Drive 163.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Loughtoncar car 163.2 mi
    3h 10m
    £40–58

  4. 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 15m
    £215–513

  5. Bus, line 105 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Greenfordbus bus 105
    5h 59m
    £43–113

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 43m
    £314–687

Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Loughton, Essex, England?

National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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