What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Bear?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Bear is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Bear?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Bear is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and The Bear?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The Bear. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Bear via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and The Bear?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Bear. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Staines via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to The Bear?

The distance between Cardiff and The Bear is 141 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to The Bear without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Bear without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to The Bear?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cardiff to The Bear, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to The Bear bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to The Bear train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to The Bear?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Bear is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to The Bear bus arrive?

Cardiff to The Bear bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to The Bear train arrive?

Cardiff to The Bear train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to The Bear?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Bear is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cardiff to The Bear.

Where can I stay near The Bear?

There are 21967+ hotels available in The Bear.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to The Bear by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Stainestrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 17m
£61–119
Bus via Cardiff North Road
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
5h 20m
£17–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Bearbus N555
4h 40m
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to The Bearcar 135.3 mi
2h 36m
£33–48
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Walton-on-Thamestrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
3h 28m
£67–136

Cardiff to The Bear by train, foot, and bus

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Bear, Surrey, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Bear via Reading, Staines, and Elmsleigh Bus Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Bear via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 40m.

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