There are 5 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 56m£74–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 21m£33–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Cardiff157.2 mi
3h 13mDrive 157.2 mi
- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiffcar 157.2 mi
3h 13m£38–55Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 38m£35–71
London City Airport (LCY) to Wales by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Kingsway GR via Canning Town, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Wales is 156 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
London City Airport (LCY) to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Wales is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Wales.
There are 1726+ hotels available in Wales.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Wales. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.