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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham is to bus and line 231 bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Hardenhuish Avenue via Bus Station and Guildhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chippenham via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chippenham?

The distance between Cardiff and Chippenham is 85 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Cardiff to Chippenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chippenham bus from?

Cardiff to Chippenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chippenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Chippenham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 231 bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chippenham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Chippenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Chippenham train arrive?

Cardiff to Chippenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Chippenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chippenham is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Chippenham.

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

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Cardiff to Chippenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 231 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Chippenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 23m
£38–73
Bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Guildhall to Hardenhuish Avenuebus 231
3h 48m
£9–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chippenhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2h 2m
£20–43
Drive 57.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chippenhamcar 57.3 mi
1h 11m
£14–21
Train via Bristol
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 Chippenhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
1h 31m
£26–53

Cardiff to Chippenham by train

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chippenham, Wiltshire, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swindon hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Hardenhuish Avenue via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Guildhall in around 3h 48m.

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