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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northwood is to bus and line 278 bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northwood is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Northwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Northwood. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Northwood via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Springbridge Nurseries. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Northwood?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Northwood station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Northwood station via Paddington station and Baker Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Northwood?

The distance between Cardiff and Northwood is 160 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Northwood without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Cardiff to Northwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Northwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Northwood train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Northwood?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Northwood is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Northwood bus arrive?

Cardiff to Northwood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Northwood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Northwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Northwood is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Northwood.

Where can I stay near Northwood?

There are 14913+ hotels available in Northwood.

Cardiff to Northwood - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 3 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 36m
£77–169
Bus, line 278 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Ruislipbus 278
5h 6m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
3h 58m
£30–70
Drive 140.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Northwoodcar 140.1 mi
2h 36m
£34–49
Train, line 3 bus, line 331 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the bus from Brunel Way to Belmont Roadbus 3
3. Take the bus from Uxbridge Station to Northwoodbus 331
3h 27m

Cardiff to Northwood by train and subway

191Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.9 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Northwood, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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