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How to get from London to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Cardiff
The most straightforward way to travel in the UK from London to Cardiff is the fast train from London Paddington which pulls into to Cardiff Central railway station. For those who prefer to travel by road, National Express buses make the trip along the M4 frequently. Journey times are up to 4 hours by bus, half that by train and half that again by air.
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London to Cardiff Travel Comparison
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€9 |
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What is the best way to travel from London to Cardiff?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Cardiff
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Cardiff. Buses traveling from London to Cardiff depart from London's Victoria Coach Station and taking at least 3 hours to arrive at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens bus station. Over 30 buses travel from London to Cardiff per day, with the earliest departing London at 6:13 a.m. All buses that travel from London to Cardiff are operated by National Express.
Fastest way to travel from London to Cardiff
Technically taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from London to Cardiff; however, when travel time to and from London and Cardiff's airports is taken into consideration, taking a train is actually the fastest way to travel. Additionally, there is only 1 direct flight between London and Cardiff per day. Trains traveling from London to Cardiff depart from London's Paddington train station and take 2 hours to arrive at Cardiff's Central train station. All trains traveling from London to Cardiff are operated by First Great Western with 10 trains departing London per day.
Most popular way to travel from London to Cardiff
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from London to Cardiff. Taking the train is over an hour faster than traveling from London to Cardiff by bus and 4 hours faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from London and Cardiff's airports is taken into consideration. Trains are also €29 cheaper than flights on average. Buses remain an attractive option for travelers trying to save some money while traveling.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Cardiff.
There are 2 travel options to Cardiff from London. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Cardiff:
A bus is $45 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cardiff costing on average $53 (€47).
The fastest way to get to Cardiff from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 43 min.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 10 min.
The London to Cardiff distance is around 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Cardiff is:
- 64 buses a day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Cardiff as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Cardiff:
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street.
- Trains most often depart from London at London Euston and arrive in Cardiff at Cardiff Central.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Cardiff:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus London to Cardiff tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
- Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western can take you to Cardiff by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Great Western Rail from London to Cardiff for $53 (€47).
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- 50 direct buses per day with National Express or FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Cardiff.
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