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.
Line 114 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 114
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 33m£81–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardensbus D8
6h 15m£35–77Drive 148.4 mi
- Drive from Ashbourne to Cardiffcar 148.4 mi
2h 57m£36–53Train
- Take the train from Uttoxeter to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 38m£68–117
Ashbourne to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
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 15m.
The distance between Ashbourne and Cardiff is 168 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff without a car is to line 114 bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff, including transfers.
Ashbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.
The best way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 38m.
Ashbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Cardiff is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Ashbourne to Cardiff.
What companies run services between Ashbourne, England and Cardiff, Wales?
National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens twice 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 Tesco Store, Uttoxeter, and Crewe in around 5h 38m.
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Uttoxeter to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 856+ hotels available in Cardiff.


























