There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival by train, bus, or car
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Train via Paddington Station
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 10m£63–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk042 / ...
3h 52m£18–26Drive 146.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnivalcar 146.8 mi
2h 42m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 22m£60–110Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
3h 56m£29–42
Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival is to train via Paddington Station which takes 2h 10m and costs £60 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Chepstow Crescent via Hammersmith Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Cardiff and Notting Hill Carnival is 146 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival without a car is to train via Paddington Station which takes 2h 10m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival, including transfers.
Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival is to train via Paddington Station which takes 2h 10m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Notting Hill Carnival, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Hammersmith Bridge Road station.
Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Notting Hill Carnival.
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