There are 4 ways to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 20m£119–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 6m£25–69Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Woolacombe to Cardiffcar 126.1 mi
2h 53m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 10m£72–136
Woolacombe to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolacombe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sands and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Woolacombe and Cardiff is 165 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 20m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff, including transfers.
Woolacombe to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Woolacombe to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 20m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Woolacombe, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Cardiff Central via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Cardiff North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Woolacombe to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Woolacombe to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Cardiff is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Woolacombe to Cardiff.
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