What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal is to bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Basingstoke Canal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Railway Arch via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Woking station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Basingstoke Canal?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Brookwood via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal?

The distance between Cardiff and Basingstoke Canal is 146 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal bus from?

Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminal 2, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal bus arrive?

Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal train arrive?

Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal.

Where can I stay near Basingstoke Canal?

There are 1311+ hotels available in Basingstoke Canal.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Brookwoodtrain
3h 48m
£63–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk940
5h 59m
£17–28
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
4h 17m
£27–65
Drive 130 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canalcar 130 mi
2h 21m
£32–46
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
4h 18m
£62–128

Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal by bus and foot

94Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Basingstoke Canal.

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Distance: 145.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Basingstoke Canal, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Basingstoke Canal via Reading, Basingstoke, and Brookwood in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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