What is the cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kingston upon Thames and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kingston / Wood Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Kingston upon Thames and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kingston and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wimbledon station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff?

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Cardiff is 158 miles. The road distance is 144.1 miles.

How do I travel from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff train from?

Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff bus arrive?

Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff?

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There are 5 ways to get from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 6m
£74–160
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 6m
£17–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
3h 57m
£26–65
Drive 143.3 mi
1. Drive from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiffcar 143.3 mi
2h 41m
£35–51
Line 285 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingston / Wood Street to High Street / Felthambus 285
2. Take the train from Feltham to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 47m
£58–124

Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff by train and subway

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Kingston upon Thames, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m. 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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