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

The cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Croydon to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between East Croydon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from East Croydon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at University RE via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from East Croydon to Cardiff?

The distance between East Croydon and Cardiff is 161 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Croydon to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from East Croydon to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

East Croydon to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from East Croydon to Cardiff?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £280 - £1,100 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the East Croydon to Cardiff bus arrive?

East Croydon to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.

Where does the East Croydon to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Croydon to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Cardiff is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from East Croydon to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from East Croydon to Cardiff?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from East Croydon 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 / ...
2h 56m
£73–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
4h 14m
£34–80
Drive 155.6 mi
1. Drive from East Croydon to Cardiffcar 155.6 mi
3h 1m
£38–55
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£85–244
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 34m
£65–143
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 15m
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
7h 19m
£287–1,035
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
6h 14m
£218–484

East Croydon to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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