What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cardiff Airport?

The cheapest way to get from London to Cardiff Airport is to bus and line 304 bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £20 - £30 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Cardiff Airport?

The fastest way to get from London to Cardiff Airport is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from London to Cardiff Airport?

The distance between London and Cardiff Airport is 162 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cardiff Airport without a car is to train and line 304 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from London to Cardiff Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from London to Cardiff Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cardiff Airport bus from?

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

Bus or fly from London to Cardiff Airport?

The best way to get from London to Cardiff Airport is to bus and line 304 bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £270 - £1,000 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the London to Cardiff Airport bus arrive?

London to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Can I drive from London to Cardiff Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cardiff Airport is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from London to Cardiff Airport.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Airport?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.

London to Cardiff Airport - 5 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Cardiff Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 304 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
3h 27m
£64–111
Bus, line 304 bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
5h 17m
£21–29
Bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
5h 16m
£30–45
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiff Airportcar 159.7 mi
3h 7m
£40–57
Fly
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
4h 38m
£272–953

London to Cardiff Airport by train and bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff Airport via Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, KLM, British Airways, and Ryanair fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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