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

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Wales is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Wales. However, there are services departing from College of Further Education and arriving at Cardiff North Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Wales. 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 Wales?

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

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

The best way to get from East Midlands to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £95 - £150.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from East Midlands to Wales?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Wales is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the East Midlands to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Midlands to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Midlands to Wales?

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

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1710+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Wales 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
£97–144
Drive 160 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Cardiffcar 160 mi
3h 8m
£39–57
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 Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 12m
£42–87
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 5m
£82–149

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and 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 Cardiff North Road via College of Further Education, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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