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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newmarket is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newmarket is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Newmarket?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Horse Racing Museum via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Newmarket?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newmarket via Paddington, King's Cross and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Newmarket?

The distance between Cardiff and Newmarket is 218 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Newmarket without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cardiff to Newmarket, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Newmarket bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Newmarket train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Newmarket?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Newmarket is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Newmarket bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Newmarket train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Newmarket?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Newmarket is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Newmarket.

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

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Cardiff to Newmarket - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Newmarket by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 10m
£101–209
Bus via Cardiff North Road
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Horse Racing Museumbus 727 / ...
7h 20m
£36–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Horse Racing Museumbus 727 / ...
6h 40m
£44–106
Drive 188 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Newmarketcar 188 mi
3h 44m
£46–66
Fly Cardiff Airport to Norwich International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horse Racing Museumbus
8h 32m
£186–935
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 35m
£127–181
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horse Racing Museumbus
8h 34m
£112–611
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
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
7h 44m
£80–220

Cardiff to Newmarket by train and subway

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Distance: 217 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Newmarket, Suffolk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newmarket via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Horse Racing Museum via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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