There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to A40 road by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 41m£10–32Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Stationbus Cp9
3h 17m£14–34Drive 68.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to A40 roadcar 68.7 mi
1h 22m£17–25Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 49m£21–42
Cardiff to A40 road by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to A40 road is to train which costs £9 - £35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to A40 road is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to A40 road. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Reservoir Inn via Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Cardiff and A40 road is 68 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to A40 road without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £9 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Cardiff to A40 road, including transfers.
Cardiff to A40 road bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to A40 road is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.
Cardiff to A40 road bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to A40 road is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Cardiff to A40 road.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and A40 road, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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