There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 33m£87–121Drive 151 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkwaycar 151 mi
2h 36m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
7h 11m£41–96
Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Cardiff and East Midlands Parkway is 160 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway, including transfers.
Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and East Midlands Parkway, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to East Midlands Parkway via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Nottingham in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cardiff to East Midlands Parkway.
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