What is the cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between East Anglia and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from East Anglia to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Way and arriving at Kingsway GR via Bus Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between East Anglia and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from East Anglia to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Ely, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The distance between East Anglia and Cardiff is 255 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Anglia to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £250.

How long does it take to get from East Anglia to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from East Anglia to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Cardiff bus from?

East Anglia to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Cardiff train from?

East Anglia to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train, bus or fly from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £950 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the East Anglia to Cardiff bus arrive?

East Anglia to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the East Anglia to Cardiff train arrive?

East Anglia to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from East Anglia to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between East Anglia to Cardiff is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from East Anglia to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Cardiff.

East Anglia to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from East Anglia to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 29m
£108–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 5m
£28–48
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
7h 43m
£44–108
Drive 221.2 mi
1. Drive from East Anglia to Cardiffcar 221.2 mi
4h 15m
£54–78
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 4m
£105–594
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 9m
£131–200
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
6h 58m
£179–915

East Anglia to Cardiff by bus, foot, train, and subway

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.7 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between East Anglia, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Way to Cardiff Central via Bus Interchange, Thetford, Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Way to Kingsway GR via Bus Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 43m.

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