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 £40 - £110 and takes 6h 46m.

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. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Prince of Wales via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

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 Chesterfield via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Eckington?

The distance between Cardiff and Eckington is 182 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 Derby which takes 4h 14m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 Derby which takes 4h 14m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Eckington bus arrive?

Cardiff to Eckington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Eckington train arrive?

Cardiff to Eckington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby 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 1760+ hotels available in Eckington.

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

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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 Derby
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 14m
£94–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
6h 46m
£42–101
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Eckingtoncar 176.3 mi
3h 14m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£95–151
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 16m
£79–142

Cardiff to Eckington by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 181.4 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Prince of Wales via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/D5 in around 6h 46m.

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