There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to A40 road by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 7m£30–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
3h 52m£15–42Drive 68.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to A40 roadcar 68.7 mi
1h 22m£17–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to A40 road is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to A40 road is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to A40 road. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Reservoir Inn via Bus Station, Arle Court Transport Hub and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to A40 road. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Cardiff and A40 road is 69 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to A40 road without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Cardiff to A40 road, including transfers.
Cardiff to A40 road bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to A40 road train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to A40 road is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and A40 road, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to A40 road via Bus Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, Royal Well Bus Station, and Reservoir Inn in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to A40 road bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to A40 road train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to A40 road is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Cardiff to A40 road.
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