There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Newark on Trent by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 2m£79–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus 151
5h 45m£30–47Drive 176.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Newark on Trentcar 176.2 mi
3h 7m£45–65Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Newark Castletrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
6h 9m£81–128
Cardiff to Newark on Trent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newark on Trent is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newark on Trent is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Newark on Trent. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Wharf via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newark on Trent. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newark Castle via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Cardiff and Newark on Trent is 183 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newark on Trent without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cardiff to Newark on Trent, including transfers.
Cardiff to Newark on Trent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Newark on Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newark on Trent is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Newark on Trent, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Wharf via St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Crewe to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Newark on Trent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Cardiff to Newark on Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Newark on Trent is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Newark on Trent.
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