What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and SS Great Britain?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to SS Great Britain. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Gasworks Lane via The Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and SS Great Britain?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to SS Great Britain?

The distance between Cardiff and SS Great Britain is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to SS Great Britain without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £12 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain?

The train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to SS Great Britain bus from?

Cardiff to SS Great Britain bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to SS Great Britain train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to SS Great Britain?

The best way to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £12 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £14 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to SS Great Britain bus arrive?

Cardiff to SS Great Britain bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to SS Great Britain train arrive?

Cardiff to SS Great Britain train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to SS Great Britain?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to SS Great Britain is 41 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Cardiff to SS Great Britain.

Where can I stay near SS Great Britain?

There are 2539+ hotels available in SS Great Britain.

Cardiff to SS Great Britain - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to SS Great Britain by train, bus, car, taxi, ferry, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 18m
£12–29
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
1h 35m
£6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
1h 25m
£7–13
Drive 40.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to SS Great Britaincar 40.8 mi
56 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to SS Great Britaintaxi 40.8 mi
56 min
£100–130
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the ferry from Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing to ss Great Britain Ferry Landingferry Bristol Ferry Boats
1h 39m
Rideshare, ferry
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Bristolrideshare
2. Take the ferry from ss Great Britain Ferry Landing to Hannover Quayferry Bristol Cross Harbour Ferry
1h 41m

Cardiff to SS Great Britain by bus and foot

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and SS Great Britain, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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