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

The cheapest way to get from Backwell to Cardiff is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Backwell to Cardiff is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Backwell and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Backwell to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Kingsway GD via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Backwell and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nailsea & Backwell and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Backwell to Cardiff?

The distance between Backwell and Cardiff is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Backwell to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £29.

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

The train from Nailsea & Backwell to Cardiff Central takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Backwell to Cardiff bus from?

Backwell to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Crossroads station.

Where do I catch the Backwell to Cardiff train from?

Backwell to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Nailsea & Backwell station.

Train or bus from Backwell to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Backwell to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Backwell to Cardiff bus arrive?

Backwell to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Backwell to Cardiff train arrive?

Backwell to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Backwell to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Backwell to Cardiff is 43 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Backwell to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Backwell to Cardiff?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nailsea & Backwell to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 16m
£17–29
Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Backwell to Cardiff42.5 mi
58 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus StationX7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
1h 58m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Backwell to Cardiff42.5 mi
58 min
£90–110

Backwell to Cardiff by train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Nailsea & Backwell to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Kingsway GD via Bus Station in around 1h 58m.

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