There are 5 ways to get from Stratford to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 43m£67–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier to Victoria Coach Stationbus C10
- Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
4h 59m£27–42Drive 155 mi
- Drive from Stratford to Cardiffcar 155 mi
3h 9m£39–57Fly, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 57m£246–355Bus via Slough
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940
5h 41m£36–62
Stratford to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Cardiff is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £65 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stratford and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Stratford and Cardiff is 154 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Stratford to Cardiff, including transfers.
Stratford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier station.
Stratford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Stratford to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Stratford, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier to University RE via Victoria Coach Station and London Victoria in around 4h 59m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–270
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £130–380
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
Bus from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier to Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stratford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Victoria Coach Station.
Stratford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Cardiff is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Stratford to Cardiff.
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