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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wales is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wales. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wales. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sheffield via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wales?

The distance between Cardiff and Wales is 195 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wales without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Cardiff to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Wales?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wales is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wales is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1442+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Wales by train, bus, or car

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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 Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 11m
£100–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
7h 9m
£43–100
Drive 179.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Walescar 179.3 mi
3h 18m
£44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 51m
£80–141

Cardiff to Wales by train and bus

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 7h 9m.

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