There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wellington (Shropshire) via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Cardiff and Ironbridge Gorge is 124 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge, including transfers.
Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Ironbridge Gorge.
There are 1144+ hotels available in Ironbridge Gorge.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ironbridge Gorge, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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