There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Atherstone by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Atherstone by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Atherstone is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Atherstone is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Atherstone via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Cardiff and Atherstone is 133 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Atherstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £65 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Cardiff to Atherstone, including transfers.
Cardiff to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Atherstone is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 4h 17m.
Cardiff to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Atherstone is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Atherstone.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Atherstone, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Tamworth High Level every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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