What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar is to bus via M&S which costs £14 - £27 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barrow upon Soar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Post Office via Birmingham Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barrow upon Soar?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barrow upon Soar via Beeston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar?

The distance between Cardiff and Barrow upon Soar is 177 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar bus from?

Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar train from?

Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar train arrive?

Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Beeston station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar?

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Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to BeestonCardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 31m
£78–216
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to AsdaUk075
8h 1m
£15–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777 / ...
6h 47m
£24–60
Drive 148.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar148.9 mi
2h 49m
£38–54
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeicesterBirmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 35m
£43–126

Cardiff to Barrow upon Soar by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Barrow upon Soar, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Beeston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–210 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Post Office via Birmingham Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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