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

The cheapest way to get from Hook to Cardiff is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hook to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hook and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Hook station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Woking Railway Station Southside and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Hook and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Hook to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hook and arriving at Cardiff Central via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Hook to Cardiff?

The distance between Hook and Cardiff is 130 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hook to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Hook to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hook to Cardiff bus from?

Hook to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hook to Cardiff train from?

Hook to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Hook to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Hook to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Hook to Cardiff bus arrive?

Hook to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Hook to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hook to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Hook to Cardiff is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Hook to Cardiff.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hook to Cardiff?

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Hook to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hook to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 29m
£53–115
Drive 118.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hook to Cardiffcar 118.6 mi
2h 9m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 37m
£33–81
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 6m
£56–120

Hook to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 129.6 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Hook, Hampshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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