How to travel from Horley to Cardiff

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Compare train and bus for Horley to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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€18

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Cheapest

€71

Average price

5h 31m

Average total duration

5h 1m

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3h 20m

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from Horley to Cardiff

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM5h00
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
02:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:35PM4h45
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
12:20AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:30PM4h35
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
04:05AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM5h10
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
02:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM5h15
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
03:30PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM5h25
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
03:30PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Horley to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Horley to Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Horley and Cardiff including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Horley to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Cardiff:

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Cardiff costing on average $52 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Horley to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Horley to Cardiff is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Horley to Cardiff is:
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Horley to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Horley to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern to go to Cardiff by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Metrobus to go to Cardiff by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Horley to Cardiff:
  • 26 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Horley to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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