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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Longford:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Longford costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Longford
How to get from Cardiff to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 AM3h30Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)1:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$231One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:40 AM3h30Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:10 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX2019:25 AM2h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:40 AM3h35Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM3h50Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)1:35 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM3h55Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:35 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Longford:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Longford costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- 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, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Longford by bus.
- 32 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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