What is the cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between East Anglia and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from East Anglia to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Way and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Thetford and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between East Anglia and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from East Anglia to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Attleborough and arriving at Cardiff Central via Ely, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The distance between East Anglia and Cardiff is 258 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Anglia to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 55m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from East Anglia to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from East Anglia to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Cardiff bus from?

East Anglia to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Thetford station.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Cardiff train from?

East Anglia to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Attleborough station.

Train, bus or fly from East Anglia to Cardiff?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 4h 55m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £290 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the East Anglia to Cardiff bus arrive?

East Anglia to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the East Anglia to Cardiff train arrive?

East Anglia to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from East Anglia to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between East Anglia to Cardiff is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from East Anglia to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1774+ hotels available in Cardiff.

East Anglia to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Anglia to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Attleborough to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 55m
£124–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
8h 20m
£34–58
Drive 221.8 mi
1. Drive from East Anglia to Cardiffcar 221.8 mi
4h 18m
£55–79
Fly Norwich International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
7h 9m
£128–284
Line 14 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Industrial Estate to Railway Stationbus 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 17m
£118–211
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
9h 11m
£132–203
Fly Norwich International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 1m
£102–318
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Attleborough to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£124–260

East Anglia to Cardiff by bus

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Distance: 256.9 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Anglia to Cardiff Central via Attleborough, Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Way to Sophia Gardens via Bus Interchange, Thetford, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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