What is the cheapest way to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Staffordshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Staffordshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Abbeyfields and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Moor Street Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Staffordshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Staffordshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Staffordshire to Cardiff?

The distance between Staffordshire and Cardiff is 144 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.

How do I travel from Staffordshire to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staffordshire to Cardiff bus from?

Staffordshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Staffordshire to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Staffordshire to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Staffordshire to Cardiff bus arrive?

Staffordshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Dale House station.

Where does the Staffordshire to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Staffordshire to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Staffordshire to Cardiff is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Staffordshire to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Staffordshire to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Staffordshire to Cardiff 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 / ...
4h
£53–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus X3
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 54m
£24–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stafford College to Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 44m
£37–63
Drive 132.6 mi
1. Drive from Staffordshire to Cardiffcar 132.6 mi
2h 33m
£33–48

Staffordshire to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 143.2 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Staffordshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Church Road to Cardiff Central via Clarke Street, Stafford, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abbeyfields to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Dale House, Moor Street Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 54m.

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