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Three ways to Travel from Cardiff to London

Composite routes from Cardiff to London

Cheapest
2 h 48 min
Car
243 km.
from $13
Other
3 h 20 min
Bus
211 km.
from €14.21
2 h 48 min
Rideshare
243 km.
from $9.24

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$30.38

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to London?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to London is to rideshare which costs $11.96 - $26.09 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to London?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to London is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $86.96 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to London?

The distance between Cardiff and London is 232 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to London without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $86.96 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to London?

The train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to London bus from?

Cardiff to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to London train from?

Cardiff to London train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to London?

The best way to get from Cardiff to London is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $86.96 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to London bus arrive?

Cardiff to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff to London train arrive?

Cardiff to London train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to London is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cardiff to London.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to London?

Book your Cardiff to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to London?

Book your Cardiff to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 18291+ hotels available in London. Prices start at $44.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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