What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Thetford and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Cardiff Central via Stowmarket, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Cardiff is 245 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Thetford station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff.

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Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 52m
£108–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
8h 20m
£33–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Parktrain
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus
7h 38m
£71–106
Drive 203.7 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiffcar 203.7 mi
4h 1m
£51–74
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£98–251
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 50m
£119–181
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 32m
£124–413
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
12h 36m
£79–267

Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff Central via Stowmarket, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Thetford and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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