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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Staffordshire is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Staffordshire is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Staffordshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Staffordshire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Canalside Farm via The Square Peg and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Staffordshire?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Staffordshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stafford via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Staffordshire?

The distance between Cardiff and Staffordshire is 140 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Staffordshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cardiff to Staffordshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Staffordshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Staffordshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Staffordshire?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Staffordshire is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Staffordshire bus arrive?

Cardiff to Staffordshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Staffordshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Staffordshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Staffordshire is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Staffordshire.

Where can I stay near Staffordshire?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Staffordshire.

Cardiff to Staffordshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Staffordshire 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 Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 33m
£68–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 10m
£27–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stafford Collegebus 5A / ...
5h 48m
£44–74
Drive 133 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Staffordshirecar 133 mi
2h 32m
£33–47

Cardiff to Staffordshire by train and bus

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3h 33mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Staffordshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to County Showground via Birmingham New Street, Stafford, and Mill Bank in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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