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How to get fromWales to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wales to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 30m
    £84–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 48m
    £31–45

  3. Drive  178.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wales to Cardiffcar car 178.9 mi
    3h 18m
    £45–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 36m
    £63–268

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 57m
    £78–123

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 37m
    £68–117

Wales to Cardiff by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Cardiff North Road via Commercial Street/CG1, Castle Street/CG22, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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