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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus or car

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Train via Bristol  •  5h 34m

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
  3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central

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Bus, train  •  5h 39m

  1. Take the bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Weston-super-Mare Coach Terminal megabus M38N / ...
  2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central Weston-super-Mare - Cardiff Central / ...

2 alternative options

Train  •  5h 59m

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...

Drive  •  2h 36m

  1. Drive from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 148.2 miles

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The cost-effective way to get from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 36m.

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The quickest way to get from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 36m.

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The distance between Bideford and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 46 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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The best way to get from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £240.

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It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL).

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
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  • Distance: 46.2 miles
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?

You can take a train from Bideford to Cardiff Airport (CWL) via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 34m.

Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£18 - £45
Website
First Great Western Service
Anytime Day Single
£18 - £26
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£30 - £45
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
£35 - £85
Website
First Great Western Service
Anytime Day Single
£35 - £55
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£55 - £85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£15 - £40
Website
First Great Western Service
Anytime Day Single
£15 - £22
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£26 - £40
Train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
Ave. Duration
1h 34m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£27 - £65
Website
First Great Western Service
Anytime Day Single
£27 - £40
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£40 - £65
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
Ave. Duration
2h 28m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
£50 - £120
Website
First Great Western Service
Anytime Day Single
£50 - £75
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£75 - £120
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£45 - £110
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Standard
£45 - £65
1st Class
£75 - £110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
£27 - £45
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Standard
£27 - £40
1st Class
£30 - £45
Bus operators
Megabus UK

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