What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Windsor and Maidenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Legoland Windsor via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Windsor and Maidenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Windsor & Eton Central via Reading and Slough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead?

The distance between Cardiff and Windsor and Maidenhead is 130 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead bus from?

Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 703 bus, which costs and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead bus arrive?

Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead train arrive?

Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead?

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Where can I stay near Windsor and Maidenhead?

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Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 17m
£57–120
Drive 124.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenheadcar 124.7 mi
2h 19m
£31–44
Bus, line 703 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Legoland Windsorbus 703
4h 33m
Bus, line 703 bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Legoland Windsorbus 703
5h 8m

Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead by train

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Distance: 128.8 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Windsor and Maidenhead, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Legoland Windsor via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 33m.

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