What is the cheapest way to get from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

The cheapest way to get from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

The fastest way to get from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London Paddington Station and Cardiff Queen Street?

No, there is no direct bus from London Paddington Station station to Cardiff Queen Street. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Kingsway GR via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between London Paddington Station and Cardiff Queen Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

The distance between London Paddington Station and Cardiff Queen Street is 146 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

The train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street bus from?

London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street train from?

London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

The best way to get from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 4h 27m.

Can I drive from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

Yes, the driving distance between London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street.

How do I get a train ticket from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street?

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There are 4 ways to get from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 15m
£65–120
Bus via London Heathrow Airport T5 -
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1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
5h 26m
£29–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
4h 27m
£30–71
Drive 146.7 mi
1. Drive from London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Streetcar 146.7 mi
2h 46m
£36–52

London Paddington Station to Cardiff Queen Street by train and foot

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Cardiff Queen Street, 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.

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