What is the cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Chippenham and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Chippenham station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Chippenham and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Cardiff Central via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Chippenham and Cardiff Bay is 85 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

How do I travel from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Chippenham to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Cardiff Bay train from?

Chippenham to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Chippenham to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Chippenham to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chippenham to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Chippenham to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Chippenham to Cardiff Bay is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Chippenham to Cardiff Bay?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 33m
£36–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
3h 52m
£15–24
Drive 57.7 mi
1. Drive from Chippenham to Cardiff Baycar 57.7 mi
1h 12m
£15–21
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 50m
£28–52

Chippenham to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chippenham to Millennium Centre via Bath Spa, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 3h 52m.

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