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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunstable is to bus via Luton DART Parkway which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dunstable is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Quadrant via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leagrave via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunstable?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunstable is 183 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cardiff to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunstable bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunstable train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunstable is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunstable bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunstable train arrive?

Cardiff to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dunstable is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Dunstable.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunstable?

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Cardiff to Dunstable - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 54m
£85–160
Bus via Luton DART Parkway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus
3. Take the bus from Hampton by Hilton to The Quadrantbus Z / ...
6h 32m
£22–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
4h 52m
£37–83
Drive 137.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunstablecar 137.4 mi
3h 2m
£34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus X1 / ...
4h 50m
£79–139

Cardiff to Dunstable by train

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Distance: 181.5 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Quadrant via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Airport Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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