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How to get fromStratford-upon-Avon to Cardiffby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train Stratford-upon-Avon - Kidderminster / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 51m
    £52–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McDonalds to Transport Museumbus bus X18
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    4h 58m
    £21–38

  3. Drive  95.5 mi

    1. Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiffcar car 95.5 mi
    1h 57m
    £24–34

  4. Line 28 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oxfam to Evesham Bus Stationbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to Worcestershire Parkwaybus bus X50
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 54m

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 43m
    £44–98

Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff by train and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff Central via Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonalds to Sophia Gardens via Transport Museum and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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