Britpick Question

[amberfocus]

Does anyone know how long it takes to drive from London to Cardiff on a typical weekend day and then a weekday evening leaving Cardiff around sevenish and heading back?  I know it's 132 miles, but I'm more concerned with time than distance.  Time depends on speed limits, rush hours, traffic and road conditions, so if anyone has experience with it could you let me know?  Also is there a good midway point where you'd stop and stretch your legs or get a bite to eat?  A restaurant, a park, something like that?

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Severn Bridge Tolls

[runbeagle.livejournal.com]

Just to add information - you have to pay a toll at the Severn Bridge to get INTO Wales, but no tolls so free to leave! London also has Congestion charges, from the centre. Chieveley Service Area is often mentioned on travel bulletins, and service station companies include Moto, (who I believe on a quick check on the internet are the providers at Chieveley - about 60 miles from London) Little Chefs are another provider. Motorway service stations are often complained about - expensive but poor quality food. I rather like the Severn bridges, good engineering.
I often read your log, first time commenting! Hope this helps.

Re: Severn Bridge Tolls

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

Thank you, this has been very helpful in the chapters I'm currently working on.