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 - £60 and takes 7h 11m.

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 St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ashbourne and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ashbourne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

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 43m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Cardiff train from?

Ashbourne to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Ashbourne to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Ashbourne to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ashbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Ashbourne to Cardiff train arrive?

Ashbourne to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central 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 1737+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m
£71–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
7h 11m
£31–55
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Cardiffcar 148.4 mi
2h 57m
£37–53
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 21m

Ashbourne to Cardiff by bus and train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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