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How to get fromCardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
    4h 3m
    £93–165

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    9h 2m
    £28–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    8h 27m
    £35–53

  4. Drive  208.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Seacar car 208.3 mi
    3h 46m
    £52–75

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    7h 23m
    £115–236

  6. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    5h 26m
    £92–166

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    7h 29m
    £81–192

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    8h 41m
    £305–1,016

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    8h 15m
    £284–400

Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea by bus

Calendar128Weekly Buses
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saint Leonards-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Leonards Warrior Square via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Athlone Court via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 27m.

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