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How to get to Cardiff from London

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Travel Information to Cardiff from London

distanceDistance131 miles
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or coach
priceTicket price range£6 - £41
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £6 • 3 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £41 • 1 h 43 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or Great Western Rail

Take a train or coach to travel 131 miles from London to Cardiff. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Cardiff.

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from London to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
11:303h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
15:15Cardiff
£91One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus
22:303h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:00Cardiff
£61One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Great Western Railway
13:481h46
London Paddington (PAD)
15:34Cardiff Central (CDF)
£641One-way
0 changes
Other options
Great Western Railway
10:481h48
London Paddington (PAD)
12:36Cardiff Central (CDF)
£641One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
10:151h55
London Paddington (PAD)
12:10Cardiff Central (CDF)
£641One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
11:481h47
London Paddington (PAD)
13:35Cardiff Central (CDF)
£641One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
12:303h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
16:15Cardiff
£91One-way
0 changes
National Express
08:303h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:05Cardiff
£161One-way
0 changes
National Express
08:303h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£161One-way
0 changes

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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.

Buses from London to Cardiff

Coaches leave London Victoria Coach Station for Cardiff Central Bus Station from 8.00 a.m. each morning with a service running at least once every 2 hours throughout the day and more in peak times. Final departures leave London Victoria at 11.00 p.m. every evening. Operated by National Express direct services usually take around 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. An express 2 hour 50 minute service runs as the final departure from London Victoria nightly. Ideal for quick travel from London to Cardiff.

Trains from London to Cardiff

Train services depart London Paddington rail station daily from 4.48 a.m. with a departure at least once every 2 hours - and more through peak until a final departure time of 23:30 p.m. each evening before services recommence the following morning. Direct services from London Paddington to Cardiff Central can take as little as 2 hours 8 minutes on express routes with local services taking upwards of 3 hours 30 minutes. Trains run every hour or more during peak times but are subject to longer routes more stops and longer travel times.

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All travel companies: Train and Coach Companies from London to Cardiff

You can travel by travel from London to Cardiff with National Express, FlixBus and South Western Railway. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals 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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. 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 leading travel operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Cardiff travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: London to Cardiff

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      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.

      Omio customers who travel from London to Cardiff often also extend their holiday to go to Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. 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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