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 £29 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.

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 15m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

The distance between Ashbourne and Cardiff is 165 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 train which takes 4h 41m and costs £30 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 train which takes 4h 41m and costs £30 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.

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 571+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ashbourne to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 63 bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 41m
£35–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardensbus D8
6h 15m
£30–42
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Cardiffcar 148.4 mi
2h 57m
£36–52
Line 63 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Viewbus 63
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 18m

Ashbourne to Cardiff by bus and train

93Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff.

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–180 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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