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Compare train and coach for London to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Cardiff from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Cardiff is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from London to Cardiff
Located only around 240 kilometres apart the journey from London to Cardiff is most convenient by train. Direct train journeys depart London Paddington daily from early morning running until late evening with regular services throughout the day. Direct coach services are available departing London Victoria Coach station and arriving at Cardiff central - usually taking around 3 to 3.5 hours.
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FAQs: 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 from London to Cardiff: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Cardiff from London is a coach with an average price of £6.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Cardiff:
A coach is £35 less than a train with an average ticket price of £41 from London to Cardiff.
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:
Coach takes 3 h 10 min on average.
The distance between London and Cardiff is around 131 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Cardiff is:
- Around 64 coaches per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cardiff from London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Cardiff:
- Most travellers take a coach from London, Victoria Coach Station to Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street.
- Most travellers board their train from London Euston and arrive in Cardiff Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Cardiff:
- You can travel to Cardiff from London by coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £6 with FlixBus from London to Cardiff.
- You can travel by train between London and Cardiff with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western, and you can find Great Western Rail London to Cardiff tickets for £41 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 50 direct coaches a day to Cardiff with National Express or FlixBus.
- You'll find 12 direct trains a day to Cardiff with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services to Cardiff tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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