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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Buckley is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Buckley is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Buckley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Buckley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Black Lion via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Buckley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Buckley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Buckley via Wrexham General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Buckley?

The distance between Cardiff and Buckley is 145 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckley without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cardiff to Buckley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buckley bus from?

Cardiff to Buckley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buckley train from?

Cardiff to Buckley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Buckley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckley is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Buckley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Buckley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Cardiff to Buckley train arrive?

Cardiff to Buckley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wrexham General station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Buckley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Buckley is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Buckley.

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

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Cardiff to Buckley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Buckley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 38m
£56–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
7h 21m
£30–71
Drive 144.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Buckleycar 144.9 mi
3h 8m
£36–52

Cardiff to Buckley by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Buckley, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Black Lion via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 21m.

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