There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Braunton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 44m£25–80Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
4h 53m£33–58Drive 130.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Brauntoncar 130.3 mi
2h 26m£32–47Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 5m£52–78
Cardiff to Braunton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Braunton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Braunton is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Braunton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at George Inn via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Cardiff and Braunton is 159 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Braunton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 44m and costs £25 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cardiff to Braunton, including transfers.
Cardiff to Braunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Braunton is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 44m and costs £25 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 53m.
Cardiff to Braunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Braunton is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Braunton.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Braunton, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to George Inn via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to George Inn via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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