What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cardiff Central Station is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station train from?

Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station?

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Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain Basingstoke - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 28m
£51–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
4h 46m
£21–38
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Stationcar 110.3 mi
2h 7m
£27–39
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£55–113

Basingstoke to Cardiff Central Station by train

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Distance: 124.2 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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