What is the cheapest way to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Clifton Down Station and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Clifton Down Station station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Clifton Down Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Clifton Down Station and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Clifton Down and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

The distance between Clifton Down Station and Cardiff is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

How do I travel from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clifton Down Station to Cardiff bus from?

Clifton Down Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Clifton Down Station to Cardiff train from?

Clifton Down Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Clifton Down station.

Train or bus from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Clifton Down Station to Cardiff bus arrive?

Clifton Down Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Clifton Down Station to Cardiff train arrive?

Clifton Down Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Clifton Down Station to Cardiff is 39 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Can I share a ride from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Clifton Down Station and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Clifton Down Station to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Clifton Down Station to Cardiff by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clifton Down to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Severn Beach - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 21m
£17–38
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Cardiffrideshare 41.7 mi
1h 28m
£4–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
1h 57m
£8–21
Drive 38.9 mi
1. Drive from Clifton Down Station to Cardiffcar 38.9 mi
56 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Clifton Down Station to Cardifftaxi 38.9 mi
56 min
£100–130
Bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2h 11m
£5–21

Clifton Down Station to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 41.7 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Clifton Down Station, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Clifton Down to Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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