What is the cheapest way to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £15 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at University RE. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria Station and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria Station station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

The distance between London Victoria Station and Cardiff is 149 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

How do I travel from London Victoria Station to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Victoria Station to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London Victoria Station to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

The best way to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £70 and takes 3h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £320 - £1,200 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the London Victoria Station to Cardiff bus arrive?

London Victoria Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.

Where does the London Victoria Station to Cardiff train arrive?

London Victoria Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between London Victoria Station to Cardiff is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from London Victoria Station to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

Book your London Victoria Station to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from London Victoria Station to Cardiff?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Victoria Station and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London Victoria Station to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from London Victoria Station to Cardiff by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 40m
£62–124
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Greater London to Cardiffrideshare 146.5 mi
3h 27m
£15
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
3h 37m
£16–70
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from London Victoria Station to Cardiffcar 147.8 mi
2h 44m
£37–54
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
7h 23m
£329–1,115
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£269–459
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LHR - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 43m
£59–246

London Victoria Station to Cardiff by foot and bus

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Distance: 148.6 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between London Victoria Station, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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