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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stanley is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stanley is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Stanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stanley station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Stanley Bus Station Stand K via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stanley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stanley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newcastle via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stanley?

The distance between Cardiff and Stanley is 324 miles. The road distance is 298.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stanley without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 25m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cardiff to Stanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stanley bus from?

Cardiff to Stanley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stanley train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stanley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stanley is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 25m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stanley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Stanley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where does the Cardiff to Stanley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stanley is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Cardiff to Stanley.

Where can I stay near Stanley?

There are 2199+ hotels available in Stanley.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 25m
£138–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
9h 59m
£35–60
Drive 297.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stanleycar 297.1 mi
5h 17m
£73–106
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Stanley Bus Station Stand Kbus
4h 57m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
6h 31m
£140–220
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
7h 14m
£98–163
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 51m
£121–378
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 50m
£83–231

Cardiff to Stanley by train and bus

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Distance: 322.3 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stanley, County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Board Inn via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Stn Neville St in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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