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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 $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Horley to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Horley to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Cardiff:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Cardiff costing on average $115 (€96).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€29) compared to roughly $57 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 5h 0m 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.
2:40 PM 7h50 Horley 10:30 PM Cardiff $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:40 PM 7h50 Horley 10:30 PM Cardiff $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 PM 4h30 Horley 1:40 AM Cardiff $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:50 AM 4h35 Horley 2:25 PM Cardiff $22 1 One-way 0 transfers12:55 PM 7h25 Horley 8:20 PM Cardiff $22 1 One-way 0 transfers8:20 PM 6h45 Horley 3:05 AM Cardiff $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Cardiff:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Cardiff costing on average $115 (€96).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- 33 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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