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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hales is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hales is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hales?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hales. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Green Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hales?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hales. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Norwich via Paddington station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hales?

The distance between Cardiff and Hales is 281 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hales without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cardiff to Hales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hales train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Hales?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hales is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £950 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Hales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hales?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hales is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Hales.

Where can I stay near Hales?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Hales.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
5h 33m
£128–263
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus Uk950
9h 25m
£33–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 50m
£54–134
Drive 245 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Halescar 245 mi
4h 49m
£60–87
Fly Cardiff Airport to Norwich International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
7h 8m
£177–912
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Becclestrain
5h 55m
£122–239
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
7h 11m
£103–588
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BHX - NWI
7h 42m
£157–642
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
10h 28m
£208–703
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Norwichtrain
9h 32m
£108–273

Cardiff to Hales by train, subway, foot, and bus

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hales, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Green Lane via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Norwich, and Kings Lane in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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