There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Jurassic Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
4h 4m£83–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
5h 22m£25–38Drive 100.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Jurassic Coastcar 100.3 mi
2h 5m£25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
5h 23m£49–84
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Jurassic Coast is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Jurassic Coast is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Jurassic Coast. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Shelter via Taunton Town Centre Stop I and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Jurassic Coast. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Wales and Jurassic Coast is 147 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Jurassic Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Wales to Jurassic Coast, including transfers.
Wales to Jurassic Coast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Jurassic Coast train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Jurassic Coast is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Wales and Jurassic Coast, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Jurassic Coast via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Axminster in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Jurassic Coast via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, and Shelter in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Jurassic Coast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Wales to Jurassic Coast train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Jurassic Coast is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Wales to Jurassic Coast.
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