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
5h 7m£83–203Drive 133.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Appledore to Cardiffcar 133.8 mi
2h 28m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 50m£38–54Train
- 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 11m£85–168
Appledore to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.
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 50m.
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 5h 7m and costs £80 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Appledore to Cardiff, including transfers.
Appledore to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 7m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 50m.
Appledore to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appledore to Cardiff is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Appledore to Cardiff.
What companies run services between Appledore, Devon, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Kiln Close Lane to Cardiff Central via High Wall, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiln Close Lane to Cardiff North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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