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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edale is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edale is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Edale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Edale. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Turnaround via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Edale?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Edale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Edale via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Edale?

The distance between Cardiff and Edale is 192 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Edale without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cardiff to Edale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Edale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Edale train from?

Cardiff to Edale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Edale?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Edale is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Edale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Edale train arrive?

Cardiff to Edale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Edale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Edale is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Edale.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Edale?

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Cardiff to Edale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Edale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 43m
£76–128
Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Edalecar 177.4 mi
3h 27m
£43–62
Bus
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 / ...
8h 3m
£48–107
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Edaletrain Nottingham - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 11m
£109–157

Cardiff to Edale by train

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Distance: 190.7 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Edale via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D2, Bus Turnaround, and Bamford in around 8h 3m.

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