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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 41m
    £79–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    5h 45m
    £33–76

  3. Drive 163.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Loughtoncar car 163.2 mi
    3h 10m
    £40–57

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 33m
    £274–1,034

  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
    £42–107

  6. 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 14m
    £215–480

Cardiff to Loughton by train, foot, and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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 £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 4 times a day.

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