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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to London:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to London costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
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How to get from Cardiff to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:40 AM3h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:20 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:40 AM3h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:20 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G150482:54 PM1h47Cardiff Central (CDF)4:41 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W351943:54 PM1h50Cardiff Central (CDF)5:44 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$551One-way0 transfers
- W351871:50 PM1h54Cardiff Central (CDF)3:44 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$551One-way0 transfers
- W351882:18 PM1h51Cardiff Central (CDF)4:09 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 AM4h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 AM3h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:10 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 AM3h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
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Travel from Cardiff to London: Journey Details
Flying offers the shortest journey time for travelers in the UK between Cardiff and London, although Flybe flights are not available all year round. Regular direct train and bus services connect the Welsh and English capitals. Trains make the 200 kilometer journey in a significantly faster time than the bus, arriving at the central Paddington terminus in around 2 hours. Bus journeys take a little under 4 hours.
Return trips from London to Cardiff are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to London:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to London costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 32 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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