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How to get fromFairford to Cardiffby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairford to Cardiff by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fairford to Swindontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    1h 20m
    £96–136

  2. Drive  73.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairford to Cardiffcar car 73.1 mi
    1h 43m
    £18–26

  3. Line 77 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leafield Road to Swindon Streetbus bus 77
    2. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Fleming Waybus bus 7
    3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 7m
    £33–61

  4. Bus, line 64 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Vortex Inn to Marling Schoolbus bus Sm6
    2. Take the bus from Tricorn House to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 64 / ...
    3. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 35m

Fairford to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Fairford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Fairford to Cardiff. However, you can take the taxi to Swindon then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leafield Road to Cardiff Central via Swindon Street, Fleming Way, and Swindon in around 3h 7m.

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