What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Peak District National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Peak District National Park. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Green via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Peak District National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Peak District National Park. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Edale via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Peak District National Park?

The distance between Cardiff and Peak District National Park is 194 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Peak District National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Peak District National Park bus from?

Cardiff to Peak District National Park bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Peak District National Park train from?

Cardiff to Peak District National Park train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Peak District National Park?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Peak District National Park bus arrive?

Cardiff to Peak District National Park bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Peak District National Park train arrive?

Cardiff to Peak District National Park train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Peak District National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Peak District National Park is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Peak District National Park.

Where can I stay near Peak District National Park?

There are 1731+ hotels available in Peak District National Park.

Cardiff to Peak District National Park - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Peak District National Park by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 24m
£76–129
Drive 176.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Peak District National Parkcar 176.4 mi
3h 26m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Depotbus 199
9h 8m
£53–112
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Edaletrain Nottingham - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 51m
£109–157

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Peak District National Park, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Peak District National Park via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Depot, and The Green in around 9h 8m.

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