What are the departure and arrival points in Cardiff and in London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to London: Most travelers catch their bus from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.

Which travel companies can take me from Cardiff to London?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Cardiff to London: You can travel to London from Cardiff by bus with Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€26) with Megabus from Cardiff to London.

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How to get from Cardiff to London by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cardiff to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information between Cardiff and London

Distance	131 miles (211 km)
Available travel modes	Bus
Fastest mode	Bus • $30 (€26) • 5 h 6 min
Popular travel companies	Megabus

Travel 131 miles (211 km) by bus between Cardiff and London. Megabus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Cardiff to London.

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.

How to get from Cardiff to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Cardiff to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 54,26% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Cardiff to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Buses from Cardiff to London

National Express offers regular daily bus routes between Cardiff Sophia Gardens coach station and London Victoria Coach Station. Buses from Cardiff to London start in the early hours of the morning, with 3 overnight services, and continue with hourly departures throughout the day until early evening. The quickest journey time is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with most services taking about 30 minutes longer.

Trains from Cardiff to London

Great Western Railway offers direct trains from Cardiff to London. The daily timetable starts with a very early morning departure and continues with services every 30 minutes until the last direct train leaves Cardiff in mid-evening. Journey duration range from under 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes. Services depart from Cardiff Central station and arrive at London Paddington, situated on the western side of the city center.

Flights from Cardiff to London

Flybe offers seasonal flights from Cardiff International Airport to London City Airport, with flight times of under an hour. There are up to 4 flights from Cardiff to London on weekdays and 2 at weekends. Cardiff airport has its own rail station at Rhoose, with regular services to the city center. London City Airport is located to the east of the center, with a stop on the Docklands Light Railway providing quick links.

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You can travel by bus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to London

FAQs: Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to London.

You can travel between Cardiff and London by bus.

Going by bus is the quickest way from Cardiff to London with an average travel time of 5 h 6 min.

London is approximately 131 miles (211 km) away from Cardiff.

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to London is:

9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Cardiff as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to London:

Most travelers catch their bus from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Cardiff to London:

You can travel to London from Cardiff by bus with Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€26) with Megabus from Cardiff to London.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cardiff to London:

9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express or Megabus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Cardiff.

Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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