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How to get fromCardiff to Doningtonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train Nottingham - Skegness / ...
    7h 15m
    £99–150

  2. Drive  191 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Doningtoncar car 191 mi
    3h 47m
    £48–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to St Mary's Churchbus bus 44
    9h 12m

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain train
    9h 11m
    £78–142

Cardiff to Donington by train and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Market Place via Nottingham, Boston, and Bus Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and St Mary's Church in around 9h 12m.

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