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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Kingsway GR via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Ilford to Cardiff?

The distance between Ilford and Cardiff is 157 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ilford to Cardiff bus from?

Ilford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Cardiff train from?

Ilford to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ilford to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 5h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £310 - £700 and takes 8h.

Where does the Ilford to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ilford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Ilford to Cardiff train arrive?

Ilford to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Ilford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Cardiff is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ilford to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilford to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 56m
£73–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 24m
£31–138
Drive 160.9 mi
1. Drive from Ilford to Cardiffcar 160.9 mi
3h 15m
£40–57
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 2m
£211–496
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminal 5train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
5h 54m
£36–67
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
8h
£310–667
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ilford 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
6h 43m
£75–264

Ilford to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Kingsway GR via Trafalgar Square, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 5h 24m.

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