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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Borrowdale is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Borrowdale is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Cardiff to Borrowdale?

The distance between Cardiff and Borrowdale is 287 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Borrowdale without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cardiff to Borrowdale, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Borrowdale?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Borrowdale is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 1m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Borrowdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Borrowdale is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Borrowdale.

Where can I stay near Borrowdale?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Borrowdale.

Cardiff to Borrowdale - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Borrowdale by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North LakesRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 34m
£104–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
10h 1m
£44–94
Drive 264.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Borrowdale264.8 mi
5h 28m
£66–95
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
7h 34m
£81–203
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North LakesManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 9m
£103–176
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
4. Take the taxi from Windermere to Borrowdale
10h 51m
£86–144
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
7h 11m
£73–192
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
7h 50m
£92–217
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
7h 49m
£116–280

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.9 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Borrowdale via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Keswick in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Borrowdale via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Keswick in around 10h 1m.

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