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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swadlincote is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swadlincote is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Swadlincote?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Swadlincote station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via The Square Peg, Bus Station and New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Swadlincote?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Swadlincote. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Burton-on-Trent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Swadlincote?

The distance between Cardiff and Swadlincote is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swadlincote without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cardiff to Swadlincote, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swadlincote bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swadlincote train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Swadlincote?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swadlincote is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Swadlincote bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Swadlincote train arrive?

Cardiff to Swadlincote train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Burton-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swadlincote?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swadlincote is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Swadlincote.

Where can I stay near Swadlincote?

There are 949+ hotels available in Swadlincote.

Cardiff to Swadlincote - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Swadlincote by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Burton-on-Trenttrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 15m
£76–107
Drive 139.3 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Swadlincotecar 139.3 mi
2h 28m
£34–49
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Square Peg to Bus Stationbus X3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Streetbus X12 / ...
4. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
6h 26m

Cardiff to Swadlincote by train and bus

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Burton-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, The Square Peg, Bus Station, and New Street in around 6h 26m.

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