How to get from Cardiff to Paddington
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cardiff to Paddington. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 22m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 220 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €42, on Wed, Sep 2.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
220 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €130Checked Sep 7 | 9h 22m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €38Reading date not recorded | 22h 09m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€130Checked Sep 79h 22m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€38Reading date not recorded22h 09m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 → Dublinflight
Ryanair·1h - 2Dublin → Londonflight
Ryanair·1h 30m - 3London Heathrow → PaddingtonbusRegional connection·52m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairCardiff-DublinSee live options and dates →RyanairDublin-LondonSee live options and dates →Regional connectionLondon Heathrow-PaddingtonBook →City transitCardiff-Cardiff CastleBook →
FlixBusCardiff Castle-London Victoria CoachBook →Elizabeth lineLondon-FarringdonBook →SoutheasternFarringdon-PaddingtonBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Regional connection, City transit, FlixBus, Elizabeth line, Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cardiff to Paddington works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Cardiff to London, connecting in Dublin, about 7h 30m. Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Paddington (52 min). In total it's roughly €130 over 9h 22m, 2 transfers.
Cardiff to Paddington: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Paddington?
The most useful route takes about 9h 22m by flight, bus, 2 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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €130 to €211. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Paddington?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 9h 22m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Paddington?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 9h 22m. About 1h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Cardiff to Paddington?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Regional connection, 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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