What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road is to bus via Hillingdon station which costs £24 - £55 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Preston Road?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Preston Road station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Harrow Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Preston Road?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Preston Road station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Preston Road station via Paddington station and Baker Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The distance between Cardiff and Preston Road is 153 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Preston Road without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Preston Road?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Cardiff to Preston Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Preston Road bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Preston Road train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Preston Road?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Preston Road is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Preston Road bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Preston Road train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Preston Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Preston Road is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Preston Road.

Where can I stay near Preston Road?

There are 21994+ hotels available in Preston Road.

Cardiff to Preston Road - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston Road 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 16m
£73–151
Bus via Hillingdon station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
4h 50m
£25–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus Stationbus N140
4h 7m
£29–69
Drive 145.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Preston Roadcar 145.1 mi
2h 42m
£36–52

Cardiff to Preston Road by train and subway

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.6 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Preston Road, 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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Preston Road Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Harrow Bus Station, and Harrow-on-the-Hill station in around 4h 7m.

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