What is the cheapest way to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between M42 motorway and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from M42 motorway to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Hall and arriving at Sophia Gardens via University Station and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from M42 motorway to Cardiff?

The distance between M42 motorway and Cardiff is 119 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.

How do I travel from M42 motorway to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

How long does it take to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the M42 motorway to Cardiff bus from?

M42 motorway to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lordswood Road station.

Where does the M42 motorway to Cardiff bus arrive?

M42 motorway to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from M42 motorway to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between M42 motorway to Cardiff is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from M42 motorway to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff.

M42 motorway to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from M42 motorway to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Hall to University Stationbus X20
2. Take the train from University to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 55m
£57–83
Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from M42 motorway to Cardiffcar 92.2 mi
1h 38m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 45m
£28–66
Line 144 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Street to Foregate Street Stationbus 144
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 6m

M42 motorway to Cardiff by foot, bus, and train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.4 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between M42 motorway, England and Cardiff, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Lordswood Road to Sophia Gardens 5 times a day. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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