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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swanwick is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swanwick is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Swanwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Swanwick. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Church via The Square Peg, Bus Station, Market Place and Corporation Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Swanwick?

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

How far is it from Cardiff to Swanwick?

The distance between Cardiff and Swanwick is 164 miles. The road distance is 157.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swanwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swanwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swanwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Swanwick?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swanwick is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Swanwick bus arrive?

Cardiff to Swanwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Swanwick train arrive?

Cardiff to Swanwick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swanwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swanwick is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Swanwick.

Where can I stay near Swanwick?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Swanwick.

Cardiff to Swanwick - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 33m
£85–121
Drive 156.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanwickcar 156.7 mi
2h 57m
£39–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus
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 Market Place to Corporation Streetbus X38 / ...
5. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Churchbus 9.3 / ...
6h 26m

Cardiff to Swanwick by train and bus

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Swanwick, Derbyshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Church via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, The Square Peg, Bus Station, New Street, Market Place, and Corporation Street in around 6h 26m.

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