Cardiff to London

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Cardiff to London Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	00:05	04:00	$20.98
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	01:40	05:50	$37.13
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	02:05	04:30	$36.61
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	02:30	05:50	$15.47
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	03:15	06:50	$23.72
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	03:40	08:20	$28.88
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	04:20	08:20	$13.41
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	04:45	08:50	$23.21
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	05:15	09:20	$13.41
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	05:40	09:50	$28.88
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	06:00	10:05	$13.41
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	06:25	11:50	$28.88
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	06:45	10:05	$27.85
Flight	TUI fly UK	Economy	07:05	15:05	$477.57
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	07:25	12:20	$21.66
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	07:45	11:25	$27.85
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	08:08	11:50	$23.72
Train	GWR	Standard	08:27	11:40	$424.97
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	08:43	13:45	$28.36
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	09:00	12:50	$23.21

How to get from Cardiff to London

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 63.64 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.48.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Cardiff and London depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Cardiff and London. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 49m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 40m to reach London.

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

Travelling between Cardiff and London can be as cheap as USD 12.48 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 63.64 if you buy a FlixBus Bus 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 Cardiff and London ?

14 from Cardiff to London starting from 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Stop GD until 23:25 Cardiff Kingsway Stop GD

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Cardiff to London 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 Cardiff and London

FlixBus

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 Cardiff to London?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

78% took a train
22% opted for a bus

Transportation from Cardiff to London

Trains

$ 86.21
Buses

$ 11.94
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Cardiff to London

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	1h 49m
Earliest Departure	12:45 AM
Latest Departure	11:25 PM
Departures per day	14
Distance	91 kilometers
Transport Companies	FlixBus, GWR

Cardiff to London