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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cardiff Queen Street is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cardiff Queen Street is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £60 - £120.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Cardiff North Road. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London 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 to Cardiff Queen Street?

The distance between London and Cardiff Queen Street is 146 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cardiff Queen Street without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £60 - £120.

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

London to Cardiff Queen Street bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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

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

Train or bus from London to Cardiff Queen Street?

The best way to get from London to Cardiff Queen Street is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the London to Cardiff Queen Street bus arrive?

London to Cardiff Queen Street bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the London to Cardiff Queen Street train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Cardiff Queen Street?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cardiff Queen Street is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from London to Cardiff Queen Street.

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

Book your London to Cardiff Queen Street train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Cardiff Queen Street bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Queen Street?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Cardiff Queen Street.

Can I share a ride from London to Cardiff Queen Street?

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

London to Cardiff Queen Street - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Cardiff Queen Street by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 15m
£60–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Cardiffrideshare 148.4 mi
3h 24m
£10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
3h 28m
£16–27
Drive 147.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardiff Queen Streetcar 147.9 mi
2h 45m
£37–53
Bus via Kingsway GR
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 507 / ...
3h 46m
£28–70

London 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, England and Cardiff Queen Street, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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