How to get from London to Cardiff
2 ways, 211 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 57m | £22–29 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 57m | £340–485 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from London to Cardiff?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 57m door to door. The straight-line distance is 211 km.
- What is the cheapest way from London to Cardiff?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £22. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Cardiff from London by road?
- About 242 km, roughly 3h 57m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £22–29; tolls and parking are extra.