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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ashburton is to bus and line 38 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ashburton is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ashburton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bull Ring via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ashburton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Totnes via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ashburton?

The distance between Cardiff and Ashburton is 133 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ashburton without a car is to bus and line 38 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Cardiff to Ashburton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ashburton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ashburton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ashburton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ashburton is to bus and line 38 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ashburton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ashburton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ashburton train arrive?

Cardiff to Ashburton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ashburton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ashburton is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Ashburton.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 2641+ hotels available in Ashburton.

Cardiff to Ashburton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 38 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 38 bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bull Ringbus 38
4h 34m
£21–33
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 42m
£55–111
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ashburtoncar 125.4 mi
2h 12m
£32–46
Train via Taunton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 50m
£62–110

Cardiff to Ashburton by train and bus

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.1 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ashburton, Devon, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bull Ring via Bampfylde Street and Bus Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bull Ring via Bristol Temple Meads, Totnes, and Station Road in around 4h 42m.

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