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

The cheapest way to get from Hertfordshire to Cardiff is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertfordshire to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Hertfordshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertfordshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Codicote Mill and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Luton DART Parkway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Hertfordshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Hertfordshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Hertfordshire to Cardiff?

The distance between Hertfordshire and Cardiff is 168 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hertfordshire to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Hertfordshire to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertfordshire to Cardiff bus from?

Hertfordshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Hertfordshire to Cardiff train from?

Hertfordshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Welwyn Garden City station.

Train or bus from Hertfordshire to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Hertfordshire to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Hertfordshire to Cardiff bus arrive?

Hertfordshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Hertfordshire to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hertfordshire to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Hertfordshire to Cardiff is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Hertfordshire to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to King's Crosstrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 6m
£77–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 42m
£20–35
Bus via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 26m
£33–75
Drive 159.5 mi
1. Drive from Hertfordshire to Cardiffcar 159.5 mi
3h
£39–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LTN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 13m
£55–182

Hertfordshire to Cardiff by train and subway

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Distance: 167.2 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Codicote Mill to Sophia Gardens via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, Luton DART Parkway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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