There are 4 ways to get from Appledore 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 58m£67–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 49m£24–69Drive 133.8 mi
- Drive from Appledore to Cardiffcar 133.8 mi
2h 28m£33–48Train
- 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 7m£70–133
Appledore to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Appledore to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kiln Close Lane and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Appledore 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 58m.
The distance between Appledore and Cardiff is 160 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.
The best way to get from Appledore to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Appledore to Cardiff, including transfers.
Appledore to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Appledore to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Appledore, Devon, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Kiln Close Lane to Cardiff Central via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiln Close Lane to Cardiff North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- 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
- £14–27
- 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
Appledore to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Appledore to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appledore to Cardiff is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Appledore to Cardiff.
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