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How to get fromIslington to Cardiffby train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Islington to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2h 23m
    £63–115
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiffrideshare rideshare 148.4 mi
    3h 7m
    £10–20
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus bus 507 / ...
    4h 42m
    £24–43
  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    5h 48m
    £277–1,111
  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    5h 57m
    £28–37
  6. Drive  151.2 mi

    1. Drive from Islington to Cardiffcar car 151.2 mi
    2h 56m
    £38–55
  7. Fly to Bristol 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 3m
    £256–345

Islington to Cardiff by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Islington, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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