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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Cardiff:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Cardiff costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 4h 59m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Cardiff
How to get from Horley to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 PM5h10Horley3:00 AMCardiff$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:50 PM5h10Horley3:00 AMCardiff$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:10 PM4h30Horley9:40 PMCardiff$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:50 PM4h50Horley5:40 PMCardiff$161One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM12h35Horley11:05 AMCardiff$191One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM6h40Horley1:50 AMCardiff$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Cardiff:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Cardiff costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 50 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus to go to Cardiff by bus.
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