There are 4 ways to get from Newark on Trent to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
4h 40m£78–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
6h 40m£26–45Drive 176 mi
- Drive from Newark on Trent to Cardiffcar 176 mi
3h 7m£45–64Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Newark Castle to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 50m£83–128
Newark on Trent to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark on Trent to Cardiff is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Newark on Trent to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark on Trent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Boundary Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newark Castle and arriving at Cardiff Central via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Cardiff is 183 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Newark on Trent to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Newark on Trent to Cardiff, including transfers.
Newark on Trent to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Newark on Trent to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Newark on Trent to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Newark on Trent, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Newark Castle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Newark on Trent to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Newark on Trent to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark on Trent to Cardiff is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Newark on Trent to Cardiff.
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