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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alfreton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alfreton is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alfreton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alfreton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Ellesmere Avenue via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alfreton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alfreton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Alfreton via Bristol Parkway and Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alfreton?

The distance between Cardiff and Alfreton is 168 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alfreton without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Alfreton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alfreton bus from?

Cardiff to Alfreton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alfreton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alfreton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alfreton is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alfreton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alfreton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Alfreton train arrive?

Cardiff to Alfreton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Alfreton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Alfreton is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Alfreton.

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

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Cardiff to Alfreton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Cressy Roadbus 9.3 / ...
3h 50m
£72–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 18m
£31–50
Drive 158 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Alfretoncar 158 mi
2h 54m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Chesterfieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 15m
£79–132

Cardiff to Alfreton by train and bus

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Distance: 166.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alfreton, England?

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alfreton via Bristol Parkway and Chesterfield in around 4h 15m.

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