How to get from Cardiff to Paddington
A real 4-leg route: bus, train. Door to door 22h 09m, from €42.
We compared the ways to travel from Cardiff to Paddington. The most useful door-to-door route takes 22h 09m by bus, train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 220 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Cardiff to Paddington: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cardiff → Cardiff CastlebusCity transit·10m
- 2Cardiff Castle → London Victoria Coachbus
FlixBus·3h 40m - 3London → FarringdontrainElizabeth line·3m
- 4Farringdon → PaddingtontrainSoutheastern·8m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Cardiff to Paddington works
Start with a City transit bus from Cardiff to Cardiff Castle, about 10 min. Transfer in Cardiff Castle and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Victoria Coach (3h 40m). Transfer in London and continue by Elizabeth line train on to Farringdon (3 min). Transfer in Farringdon and continue by Southeastern train on to Paddington (8 min). In total it's roughly €42 over 22h 9m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to Paddington
DepartureCardiffWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
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Who runs Cardiff to Paddington
FlixBusCardiff Castle-London Victoria CoachBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Elizabeth line, Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Cardiff to Paddington: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Paddington?+−
The most useful route takes about 22h 09m by bus, train, 3 transfers.
How far is Paddington from Cardiff?+−
About 220 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cardiff to Paddington cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €42. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cardiff to Paddington?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Elizabeth line, Southeastern.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paddington?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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