London to Cardiff

London to Cardiff

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London to Cardiff Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
00:10
04:00
€24.38
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
00:30
05:45
€16.10
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
01:00
05:45
€17.48
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
02:30
07:40
€28.52
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
02:55
11:00
€36.80
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
04:05
11:05
€24.38
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
05:00
11:00
€41.40
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
05:45
11:00
€19.32
Flight
TUI fly UK
Economy
06:05
12:55
€450.00
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
06:30
11:00
€21.16
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
06:50
11:00
€28.98
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
07:10
11:50
€18.40
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
07:30
11:00
€18.40
Flight
British Airways
Economy
07:50
20:10
€485.00
Train
GWR
Standard
08:07
10:29
€70.52
Train
GWR
Standard
08:23
10:33
€69.02
Flight
KLM
Economy
08:40
17:05
€520.61
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
09:00
14:05
€23.92
Train
Heathrow Express
Standard Premier
09:17
11:40
€565.64
Train
Abellio Greater Anglia
Standard
09:33
12:33
€157.77

Transportation from London to Cardiff

Facts about the transport from London to Cardiff

Cheapest Transport€13
Fastest Transport1h 47m
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day76
Distance90 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAer Lingus, British Airways, GWR, National Express

How to get from London to Cardiff

Travelling between London and Cardiff is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 171.17 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere EUR 12.82.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between London and Cardiff depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between London and Cardiff. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 47m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 15m to reach Cardiff.

How much does it cost to get from London to Cardiff?

Travelling between London and Cardiff can be as cheap as EUR 12.82 if you opt for a National Express bus and as expensive as EUR 171.17 if you buy a GWR Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between London and Cardiff ?

  • 52 from London to Cardiff starting from 00:30 Victoria Bus Station until 23:30 Victoria Bus Station
  • 24 from London to Cardiff starting from 08:18 Paddington Station until 16:48 Paddington Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from London to Cardiff.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from London to Cardiff overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between London and Cardiff

National Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from London to Cardiff?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus