There are 5 ways to get from Gravesend to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 54m£75–134Line 022 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
- Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
6h 47m£30–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Elizabeth
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 5m£45–82Drive 173.5 mi
- Drive from Gravesend to Cardiffcar 173.5 mi
3h 32m£43–62Fly, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 27m£256–372
Gravesend to Cardiff by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to Cardiff is to line 022 bus and bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Gravesend to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Gravesend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Garrick Street and arriving at University RE via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gravesend and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Gravesend and Cardiff is 173 miles. The road distance is 174.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gravesend to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Gravesend to Cardiff, including transfers.
Gravesend to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Gravesend to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Gravesend to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 022 bus and bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Gravesend, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garrick Street to University RE via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–270
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £130–380
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Gravesend to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Gravesend to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gravesend to Cardiff is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Gravesend to Cardiff.
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