What is the cheapest way to get from South East England to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from South East England to Cardiff is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from South East England to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from South East England to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between South East England and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from South East England to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pinewood School and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between South East England and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from South East England to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Fleet and arriving at Cardiff Central via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from South East England to Cardiff?

The distance between South East England and Cardiff is 138 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.

How do I travel from South East England to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from South East England to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from South East England to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from South East England to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South East England to Cardiff bus from?

South East England to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the South East England to Cardiff train from?

South East England to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from South East England to Cardiff?

The best way to get from South East England to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the South East England to Cardiff bus arrive?

South East England to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the South East England to Cardiff train arrive?

South East England to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from South East England to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between South East England to Cardiff is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from South East England to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff.

South East England to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from South East England to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 4m
£57–124
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
6h 13m
£19–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 12m
£29–68
Drive 123.5 mi
1. Drive from South East England to Cardiffcar 123.5 mi
2h 19m
£30–44
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m
£61–129

South East England to Cardiff by bus and train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.6 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between South East England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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