How to travel from Longford to Cardiff

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Compare bus and train for Longford to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $73.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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$25

Average price

Cheapest

$100

Average price

3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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30m

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2h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Longford to Cardiff

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

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bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM3h40
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
01:40PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05AM3h40
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
10:45AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX201
07:50PM2h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
10:40PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM3h40
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
12:10PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM4h00
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
01:40PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM4h00
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
12:10PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Longford 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 Longford to Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Longford and Cardiff including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Longford to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Cardiff costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Longford to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Longford to Cardiff is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Longford to Cardiff is:
  • Around 36 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Longford to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Longford to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Cardiff by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Longford to Cardiff:
  • 33 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Longford 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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