There are 3 ways to get from Ripley to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 40m£83–122Drive 152.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ripley to Cardiffcar 152.8 mi
2h 51m£38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm8
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardensbus Gm4
7h 37m£41–94
Ripley to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ripley to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ripley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ripley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Upper Marehay Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ripley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Burton-on-Trent and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Ripley and Cardiff is 161 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ripley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ripley to Cardiff, including transfers.
Ripley to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Ripley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Burton-on-Trent station.
The best way to get from Ripley to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Ripley, Derbyshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Burton-on-Trent to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Marehay Road to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Burton-on-Trent to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ripley to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Ripley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ripley to Cardiff is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ripley to Cardiff.
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