There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 6m£44–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Hall Street to Lordswood Roadbus X8
- Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 40m£23–41Drive 112.2 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Stationcar 112.2 mi
2h 4m£28–41Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 11m£49–85
Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Old Hall Street and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Lordswood Road and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Cardiff Central Station is 136 miles. The road distance is 112.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Old Hall Street station.
Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wolverhampton station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Hall Street to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Lordswood Road and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Old Hall Street to Lordswood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Lordswood Road station.
Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station.
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