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How to get fromWales to Central Londonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wales to Central London by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 23m
    £65–120
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    3h 45m
    £22–37
  3. Drive  141.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Central Londoncar car 141.5 mi
    2h 31m
    £36–51
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4h 32m
    £77–256
  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2h 48m
    £60–129
  6. Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 station

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk940
    4h 16m
    £22–30

Wales to Central London by bus

Calendar197Weekly Buses
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wales and Central London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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