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How to get fromCardiff to The Shardby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to The Shard 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 / ...
    2h 12m
    £69–137

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    4h 42m
    £19–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    4h 32m
    £30–69

  4. Drive 151 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to The Shardcar car 151 mi
    2h 55m
    £37–54

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    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 London Bridgetrain train
    5h 56m
    £80–213

  6. Train, fly to London City Airport

    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 4m
    £213–506

Cardiff to The Shard by train, subway, and foot

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Shard, 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, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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