What is the cheapest way to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stafford Station and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Stafford Station station to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Lordswood Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Stafford Station and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Stafford Station and Cardiff Central Station is 136 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.

Where do I catch the Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station train from?

Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.

Train or bus from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station?

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Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 20m
£64–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus X8
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
6h 19m
£27–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£42–78
Drive 129.2 mi
1. Drive from Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Stationcar 129.2 mi
2h 18m
£32–45

Stafford Station to Cardiff Central Station by train

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Distance: 135.5 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Stafford Station, England and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

You can take a train from Stafford to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to Cardiff Central Station via Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Cardiff North Road in around 6h 19m.

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