What is the cheapest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Staines-upon-Thames and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Staines-upon-Thames station to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Staines station and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Staines-upon-Thames and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Staines and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and Cardiff Central Station is 134 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.

Where do I catch the Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station train from?

Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.

Train or bus from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station.

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Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station

Q: How long does it take to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 38m
£55–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
5h 23m
£18–30
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 16m
£29–68
Drive 131 mi
1. Drive from Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Stationcar 131 mi
2h 28m
£32–46

Staines-upon-Thames to Cardiff Central Station by train

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Distance: 132.8 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Staines-upon-Thames, England and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

You can take a train from Staines to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 38m. 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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