Without a car · Metro, Long-distance train, Bus
London to Cardiff
2h 18min at the fastest, at least 1 change.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 2h 18min 11:30 → 13:48
- Usually
- 2h 27min 33 journeys during the day
- Changes
- at least 1 first departure 06:29, last 20:30
- Distance
- 211 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 2h 18min · Metro Bakerloo, Long-distance train GWR, Bus 136 (33 departures)
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:29 → 08:59
2h 30min · 1 change
MBakerloo ICGWRPrice not available
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06:55 → 09:28
2h 33min · 1 change
MBakerloo ICGWRPrice not available
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07:30 → 09:56
2h 26min · 1 change
MBakerloo ICGWRPrice not available
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07:30 → 09:55
2h 25min · 2 changes
MBakerloo ICGWR BUS18Price not available
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08:00 → 10:32
2h 32min · 1 change
MBakerloo ICGWRPrice not available
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08:00 → 10:30
2h 30min · 2 changes
MBakerloo ICGWR BUS17Price not available
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08:30 → 10:57
2h 27min · 1 change
MBakerloo ICGWRPrice not available
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08:30 → 10:55
2h 25min · 2 changes
MBakerloo ICGWR BUS18Price not available
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10:30 → 12:57
2h 27min · 1 change
MBakerloo ICGWRPrice not available
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10:30 → 12:55
2h 25min · 2 changes
MBakerloo ICGWR BUS18Price not available
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10:57 → 13:36
2h 39min · 1 change
MBakerloo ICGWRPrice not available
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10:57 → 13:35
2h 38min · 2 changes
MBakerloo ICGWR BUS18Price not available
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
Book your tickets
- London Underground (TfL) (official website, new tab)
- National Rail (official website, new tab)
- Cardiff Bus (official website, new tab)
- Stagecoach South Wales (official website, new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from London to Cardiff without a car?
2h 18min for the fastest journey (11:30 → 13:48), 2h 27min usually, based on 33 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from London to Cardiff leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:29 and the last at 20:30. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is London from Cardiff?
211 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 2h 18min.
Which companies run the journey from London to Cardiff?
London Underground (TfL), GWR, Cardiff Bus, Stagecoach South Wales.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.