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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cardiff?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cardiff is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cardiff train from?

Basingstoke to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Cardiff is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Basingstoke to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke 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 Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 10m
£51–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
4h 9m
£15–35
Drive 110.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cardiff110.1 mi
2h 6m
£28–40
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to SalisburyLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 34m
£48–74

Basingstoke to Cardiff by train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.2 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GD hourly. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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