What is the cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ashbourne and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

The distance between Ashbourne and Cardiff is 174 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ashbourne to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Cardiff bus from?

Ashbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.

Train or bus from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Ashbourne to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ashbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Cardiff is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Ashbourne to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 844+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ashbourne to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 1C / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 20m
£80–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardensbus D8
6h 21m
£35–77
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Cardiffcar 148.4 mi
2h 57m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Uttoxeter to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 47m
£68–123

Ashbourne to Cardiff by bus and train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Ashbourne, England and Cardiff, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Uttoxeter, and Crewe in around 5h 47m.

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