What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury (Station) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stroud Park and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury (Station) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff?

The distance between Banbury (Station) and Cardiff is 160 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.

How do I travel from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 31m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury (Station) to Cardiff bus from?

Banbury (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Stroud Park station.

Where do I catch the Banbury (Station) to Cardiff train from?

Banbury (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff is to train via Reading which takes 2h 31m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Banbury (Station) to Cardiff bus arrive?

Banbury (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Banbury (Station) to Cardiff train arrive?

Banbury (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury (Station) to Cardiff is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff?

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There are 5 ways to get from Banbury (Station) to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 31m
£68–138
Drive 103.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banbury (Station) to Cardiffcar 103.9 mi
2h 10m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stroud Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 7m
£39–95
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£81–122
Line 488 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Banbury station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 21m
£29–55

Banbury (Station) to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Banbury (Station), England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Banbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Banbury (Station) to Sophia Gardens via Stroud Park and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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