131 miles (211 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$8 - $53 | |
Bus • $8 (€7) • 3 h 10 min | |
Train • $53 (€47) • 1 h 43 min | |
Megabus or Great Western Rail |
Travel 131 miles (211 km) by train or bus between London and Cardiff. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Cardiff.
How to get from London to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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.
Trains from London to Cardiff | Buses from London to Cardiff | Flights from London to Cardiff
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€9 |
3:10 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€44 |
2:00 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€73 |
1:10 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
Travel from London to Cardiff on National Express, South Western Railway and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between London and Cardiff, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
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:
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:
The following travel companies offer services from London to Cardiff:
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
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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