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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Babbacombe is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Babbacombe is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Babbacombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Babbacombe. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Babbacombe Rd 142 via Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Babbacombe?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Babbacombe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paignton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Babbacombe?

The distance between Cardiff and Babbacombe is 140 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Babbacombe without a car is to train and line 12 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cardiff to Babbacombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Babbacombe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Babbacombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Babbacombe?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Babbacombe is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to Babbacombe bus arrive?

Cardiff to Babbacombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Cardiff to Babbacombe train arrive?

Cardiff to Babbacombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Babbacombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Babbacombe is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Babbacombe.

Where can I stay near Babbacombe?

There are 2701+ hotels available in Babbacombe.

Cardiff to Babbacombe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Babbacombe by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 12 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Librarybus 12
3h 31m
£55–107
Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to John Nash Drivebus 2
5h 20m
£21–37
Drive 127.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Babbacombecar 127.5 mi
2h 18m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
4h 29m
£61–111

Cardiff to Babbacombe by train and bus

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Babbacombe Rd 142 via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pottery via Exeter St Davids, Paignton, and Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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