Travel time from
London to CardiffAverage Travel Times are
2h 2min - 3h 10minTravel Distance
256.49 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 1h 25mins to travel from London to Cardiff, given the average speed of 181km/h and the distance of 256.49 km (159 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 237km (147 miles) | 2h 2mins |
| Drive | 255km (158 miles) | 2h 39mins |
| Bus | 247km (153 miles) | 3h 1mins |
| Flight | 278km (173 miles) | 3h 10mins |
Travel time by airplanes from London to Cardiff
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 19mins | 18mins |
| A320 | 19mins | 18mins |
| A321 | 20mins | 18mins |
| A380 | 17mins | 16mins |
| Boeing 707 | 17mins | 16mins |
| Boeing 737 | 21mins | 19mins |
| Boeing 747 | 18mins | 17mins |
| Boeing 787 | 18mins | 17mins |
| ATR 72 | 36mins | 31mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM London to Cardiff
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 6h 21mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 5h 5mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 4h 14mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 3h 10mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 2h 32mins |
Be prepared
London - Cardiff Info
Travel time from Bank DLR Station to King George V DLR Station 23mins.
Travel time from LCY to CWL 1h 6mins.
Travel time from Cardiff Airport, Airport to Cardiff, Customhouse Street (Old Customhouse) 40mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from London, United Kingdom and by air and road.