What is the cheapest way to get from Dartford to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dartford to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Constance Grove and arriving at Kingsway GR via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Abbey Wood and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Dartford to Cardiff?

The distance between Dartford and Cardiff is 166 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dartford to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Dartford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Dartford to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Dartford to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Cardiff bus from?

Dartford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bexleyheath Clock Tower station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Cardiff train from?

Dartford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Dartford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dartford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £180 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £310 - £700 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Dartford to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dartford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Dartford to Cardiff train arrive?

Dartford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Cardiff is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Dartford to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Dartford to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Dartford to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dartford to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 9m
£78–158
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dartford to London Victoriatrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
5h 14m
£27–47
Drive 165.8 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Cardiffcar 165.8 mi
3h 21m
£41–59
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 56m
£212–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Charing Crossbus N89 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
6h 7m
£32–172
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
7h 55m
£311–670
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 20m
£88–232
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LHR - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 8m
£81–279

Dartford to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 165.1 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Constance Grove to Kingsway GR via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Charing Cross, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 6h 7m.

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