There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Cardiff University by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 3m£69–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
5h 38m£20–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminal 5train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 37m£44–83Drive 160.9 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Cardiff Universitycar 160.9 mi
3h 15m£41–59Fly, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m£259–360
Ilford to Cardiff University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Cardiff University is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £65 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Ilford Broadway and arriving at Cardiff - North Road via Tottenham Court Road Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Ilford and Cardiff University is 158 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Ilford to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Ilford to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
Ilford to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Cardiff University is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road hourly. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m. National Express also services this route hourly.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–260
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–350
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £120–360
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–340
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–340
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ilford to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.
Ilford to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Cardiff University is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ilford to Cardiff University.
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