What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loughton?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loughton is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loughton?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loughton is to train and subway which takes 2h 47m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Loughton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Loughton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Loughton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Loughton station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Loughton station via Lancaster Gate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Loughton?

The distance between Cardiff and Loughton is 162 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Loughton without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loughton without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 47m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Loughton?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Cardiff to Loughton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Loughton bus from?

Cardiff to Loughton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Loughton train from?

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

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Loughton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loughton is to bus via Slough which takes 5h 24m and costs £35 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £280 - £1,200 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Loughton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Loughton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Cardiff to Loughton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Loughton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Loughton is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Loughton.

Where can I stay near Loughton?

There are 17128+ hotels available in Loughton.

Cardiff to Loughton - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and 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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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Lancaster Gate station to Loughton stationsubway Central
2h 47m
£72–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
5h 44m
£25–42
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940
5h 24m
£36–44
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Loughtoncar 163.2 mi
3h 10m
£41–59
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
5h 52m
£283–1,115
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 17m
£262–370

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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