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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ardingly is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £18 - £40 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ardingly is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ardingly?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ardingly. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hapstead Hall via North Terminal Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ardingly?

The distance between Cardiff and Ardingly is 192 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ardingly without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cardiff to Ardingly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ardingly bus from?

Cardiff to Ardingly bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ardingly?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ardingly is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ardingly bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ardingly bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ardingly?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ardingly is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Ardingly.

Where can I stay near Ardingly?

There are 669+ hotels available in Ardingly.

Cardiff to Ardingly - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Ardingly 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 Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Haywards HeathLondon Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
4h 13m
£55–128
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to North Terminal Bus StationUk940
6h 41m
£18–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Station201
6h 11m
£19–55
Drive 172.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ardingly172.3 mi
2h 59m
£43–63
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick AirportReading - Gatwick Airport
5h 8m
£63–156

Cardiff to Ardingly by train, subway, and bus

80Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hapstead Hall via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Haywards Heath, and Perrymount Road in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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