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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ashburton is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

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 - £45.

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 Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

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 Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ashburton?

The distance between Cardiff and Ashburton is 156 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 train which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 train which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ashburton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ashburton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ashburton train arrive?

Cardiff to Ashburton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton 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 2645+ hotels available in Ashburton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 24m
£63–111
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
6h 8m
£18–35
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ashburtoncar 125.4 mi
2h 12m
£32–46
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bull Ringbus 38
4h 42m
£54–94

Cardiff to Ashburton by train and bus

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Distance: 154.7 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bull Ring via Taunton, Totnes, and Station Road in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bull Ring via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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