What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to National Bowl?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to National Bowl is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to National Bowl?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to National Bowl is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and National Bowl?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to National Bowl. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Leadenhall Roundabout North via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and National Bowl?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to National Bowl. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Milton Keynes Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to National Bowl?

The distance between Cardiff and National Bowl is 173 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to National Bowl without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to National Bowl without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to National Bowl?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cardiff to National Bowl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to National Bowl bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to National Bowl train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to National Bowl?

The best way to get from Cardiff to National Bowl is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to National Bowl bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to National Bowl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to National Bowl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to National Bowl is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cardiff to National Bowl.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 39m
£65–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Leadenhall Roundabout Northbus X2 / ...
7h 14m
£29–48
Train, line 850 bus, line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus 300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to Coffee Hall Roundabout Northbus 100
6h 20m
Drive 130.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to National Bowlcar 130.3 mi
2h 46m
£33–48

Cardiff to National Bowl by bus and foot

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Distance: 171.9 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and National Bowl, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to National Bowl via Birmingham New Street and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to National Bowl via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Airport Bus Station, and Leadenhall Roundabout North in around 7h 14m.

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