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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Backwell is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Backwell is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Backwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Backwell. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Crossroads via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Backwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nailsea & Backwell. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Backwell?

The distance between Cardiff and Backwell is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Backwell without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £26.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Nailsea & Backwell takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Backwell bus from?

Cardiff to Backwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Backwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Backwell?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Backwell is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Backwell bus arrive?

Cardiff to Backwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Backwell train arrive?

Cardiff to Backwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nailsea & Backwell station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Backwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Backwell is 43 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Cardiff to Backwell.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Backwell?

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Where can I stay near Backwell?

There are 1934+ hotels available in Backwell.

Cardiff to Backwell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nailsea & BackwellCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 4m
£11–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to CrossroadsX7 / ...
1h 44m
Drive 42.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Backwell42.9 mi
59 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Backwell42.9 mi
59 min
£90–120

Cardiff to Backwell by train

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Distance: 45.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nailsea & Backwell hourly. Tickets cost £11–26 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Crossroads via Bus Station in around 1h 44m.

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