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

The cheapest way to get from Cheshire to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheshire to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cheshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Headless Woman and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Chester Bus Interchange and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cheshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cheshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Cheshire to Cardiff?

The distance between Cheshire and Cardiff is 157 miles. The road distance is 144.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheshire to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cheshire to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheshire to Cardiff bus from?

Cheshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Cheshire to Cardiff train from?

Cheshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Cheshire to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cheshire to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Cheshire to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cheshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Cheshire to Cardiff train arrive?

Cheshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cheshire to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheshire to Cardiff is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cheshire to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1710+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cheshire to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 84 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 30m
£62–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardensbus Gm4
7h 9m
£30–76
Drive 143.3 mi
1. Drive from Cheshire to Cardiffcar 143.3 mi
3h 4m
£35–51
Line 84 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Church to Bus Stationbus 84
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 31m
£57–98

Cheshire to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Headless Woman to Sophia Gardens via Chester Bus Interchange and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 7h 9m.

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