How to get from
London to Cardiff
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Compare prices to get from London to Cardiff
€25|1h 44m
€100|13h 10m
€8|3h
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Great Western Railway06:19
2h 18m
08:37
London PaddingtonCardiff Central
€43
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Great Western Railway07:16
2h 20m
09:36
London PaddingtonCardiff Central
€46
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Great Western Railway08:15
2h 26m
10:41
London PaddingtonCardiff Central
€46
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Great Western Railway09:13
2h 27m
11:40
London PaddingtonCardiff Central
€46
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- Prices shown from London to Cardiff are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from London to Cardiff
The cheapest way to get from London to Cardiff costs only €8 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 2h 16m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price
€26
Average duration
3h 5m
Departure Time
10:50 - 23:46
Direct options
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€229
Average duration
2h 16m
Departure Time
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Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€8
Average duration
4h 44m
Departure Time
11:20 - 01:55
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from London to Cardiff?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Cardiff?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Cardiff is Friday, with an average price of €26.
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€43
€26
€10
What is the cheapest day to travel from London to Cardiff by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from London to Cardiff is Tuesday, with an average price of €8.
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€9
€8
€8
London to Cardiff travel tips
Companies operating from London to Cardiff
Find departure & arrival points near London and Cardiff
Popular train stations near London
London Victoria
London Charing Cross
London Underground Zone U1
London Waterloo
Waterloo
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular airports near London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London City Airport (LCY)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
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Popular bus stations near London
London Waterloo Rail Station
London Southwark
London Grosvenor Pl
London Victoria Buckingham Palace Road
London Victoria Green Line Coach Station (Stop 6)
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
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How to travel from London to Cardiff: FAQs
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How far is it from London to Cardiff?
It’s about 223 km (139 miles) from London to Cardiff. -
How do I get from London to Cardiff?
You can travel from London to Cardiff in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from London to Cardiff?
The fastest way to get from London to Cardiff is by Flights, with an average journey time of 2 hours 16 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 3h 5m.Buses takes on average 4h 44m. -
What’s the most budget-friendly way to travel from London to Cardiff?
The cheapest way to get from London to Cardiff is by Buses, with an average price of €8. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €26 on avergae.Flights costs around €229 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points for trips between London and Cardiff?
For trips between London and Cardiff, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Heathrow Airport and arrive at Cardiff Airport; Trains depart from London Victoria and arrive at Cardiff Bay; Buses depart from London Waterloo Rail Station and arrive at Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road. -
How far in advance should I book tickets from London to Cardiff to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from London to Cardiff are typically cheapest Friday, with an average fare of €26. Flights from London to Cardiff are typically cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of €8 -
Are London and Cardiff in the same time zone?
There is a 0h time difference between London and Cardiff.