What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wimborne Minster?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Square via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Wimborne Minster?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bournemouth via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster?

The distance between Cardiff and Wimborne Minster is 154 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wimborne Minster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wimborne Minster train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wimborne Minster bus arrive?

Cardiff to Wimborne Minster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Wimborne Minster train arrive?

Cardiff to Wimborne Minster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wimborne Minster is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Wimborne Minster.

Where can I stay near Wimborne Minster?

There are 2519+ hotels available in Wimborne Minster.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 10m
£61–111
Drive 102.6 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Wimborne Minstercar 102.6 mi
2h 28m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Town Centrebus X6 / ...
4h 54m
£47–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
4h 55m
£30–48

Cardiff to Wimborne Minster by train and bus

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Square via Southampton Central, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Station twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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