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 which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 28m.

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 £40 - £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 28m.

Is there a direct train between London and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct train from London to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Rhoose via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from London to Cardiff Airport?

The distance between London and Cardiff Airport is 159 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 which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Cardiff Airport?

The best way to get from London to Cardiff Airport is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 28m, you could also 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 FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.

Where does the London to Cardiff Airport train arrive?

London to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central 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 1781+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.

London to Cardiff Airport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 304 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
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
3h 15m
£80–134
Bus, line 304 bus
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 28m
£23–45
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiff Airportcar 159.7 mi
3h 7m
£40–58
Fly
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
4h 38m
£272–953
Bus, line 304 bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
5h 56m
£28–46

London to Cardiff Airport by bus

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Distance: 158.1 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Airport via Cardiff Central and Rhoose in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff Airport via Cardiff - North Road, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 28m.

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