What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Cardiff is to bus via Elmsleigh Bus Station which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Town Tree Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ashford (Surrey) and arriving at Cardiff Central via Staines and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Ashford to Cardiff?

The distance between Ashford and Cardiff is 135 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ashford to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Ashford to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Cardiff bus from?

Ashford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Cardiff train from?

Ashford to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ashford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Ashford to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ashford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Ashford to Cardiff train arrive?

Ashford to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Cardiff is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ashford to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Cardiff?

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There are 4 ways to get from Ashford to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h
£56–119
Bus via Elmsleigh Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
5h 32m
£20–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
3h 49m
£26–65
Drive 134 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Cardiffcar 134 mi
2h 30m
£33–48

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Distance: 134.4 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Cardiff Central via Staines and Reading in around 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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