There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Download Festival by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
3h 45m£72–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Donington Parkbus Sky
5h 36m£25–41Drive 146.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Download Festivalcar 146.4 mi
2h 33m£36–52
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Download Festival is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Download Festival is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Download Festival. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Donington Park via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Download Festival. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Long Eaton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Cardiff and Download Festival is 165 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Download Festival without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cardiff to Download Festival, including transfers.
Cardiff to Download Festival bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Download Festival train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Download Festival is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Download Festival, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Download Festival via St Margaret's Bus Station and Donington Park in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Donington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Download Festival bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Cardiff to Download Festival train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Long Eaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Download Festival is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Download Festival.
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