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How to get fromNewark on Trent to Cardiffby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newark on Trent to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
    4h 40m
    £78–121
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    6h 40m
    £26–45
  3. Drive  176 mi

    1. Drive from Newark on Trent to Cardiffcar car 176 mi
    3h 7m
    £45–64
  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Newark Castle to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 50m
    £83–128

Newark on Trent to Cardiff by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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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.

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