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There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Cardiff University by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilford to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2h 55m
    £69–128
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    5h 47m
    £20–45
  3. Drive  160.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Cardiff Universitycar car 160.9 mi
    3h 15m
    £41–59
  4. Fly from London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 29m
    £249–360
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminal 5train train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    6h 13m
    £39–67
  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LHR - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 51m
    £69–270

Ilford to Cardiff University by train and foot

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ilford, England and Cardiff University, Wales?

You can take a train from Ilford to Cardiff University via London Paddington and Cardiff Central in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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