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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Eckington is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Eckington is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Eckington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Eckington station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - North Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C5 and City Road/Elm Tree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Eckington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Eckington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sheffield via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Eckington?

The distance between Cardiff and Eckington is 192 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Eckington without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 15m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cardiff to Eckington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Eckington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Eckington train from?

Cardiff to Eckington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Eckington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Eckington is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 15m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Eckington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Eckington train arrive?

Cardiff to Eckington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Eckington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Eckington is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Eckington.

Where can I stay near Eckington?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Eckington.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Leeds / ...
4h 15m
£79–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
7h 24m
£30–44
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Eckingtoncar 176.3 mi
3h 14m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 28m
£78–115
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 58m
£67–113

Cardiff to Eckington by train and bus

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Distance: 190.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Eckington, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prince of Wales via Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/D5 in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C5, Manor Top Interchange/Hurlfield Road E1, and City Road/Elm Tree in around 7h 24m.

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