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

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Sophia Gardens via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Cardiff?

The distance between East Midlands and Cardiff is 167 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from East Midlands to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

East Midlands to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

East Midlands to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Cardiff?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the East Midlands to Cardiff bus arrive?

East Midlands to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Cardiff train arrive?

East Midlands to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Cardiff is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from East Midlands to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Cardiff.

East Midlands to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 1m
£94–139
Drive 160.1 mi
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1. Drive from East Midlands to Cardiffcar 160.1 mi
3h 8m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 13m
£50–78
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 6m
£83–144

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Cardiff Central via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Sophia Gardens via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 13m.

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