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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Banbury to Cardiff?

The distance between Banbury and Cardiff is 160 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Cardiff without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 38m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Banbury to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cardiff bus from?

Banbury to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Banbury to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Banbury to Cardiff is to train via Reading which takes 2h 38m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Banbury to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Banbury to Cardiff train arrive?

Banbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Cardiff is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Banbury to Cardiff.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Banbury to Cardiff?

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Banbury to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 488 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 38m
£66–123
Drive 104 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banbury to Cardiffcar 104 mi
2h 13m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
4h 53m
£30–47
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£66–101
Line 488 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Wellbus 801
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 23m
£26–50

Banbury to Cardiff by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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