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 5m£44–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
4h 6m£18–30Drive 112.2 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Stationcar 112.2 mi
2h 4m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 11m£49–80
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 £18 - £30 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £27 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
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 5m.
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 5m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus 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 5m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 6m.
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 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- 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
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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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