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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cartmel is to bus and train which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cartmel is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cartmel?

The distance between Cardiff and Cartmel is 229 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cartmel without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cardiff to Cartmel, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cartmel is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 951+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Cardiff to Cartmel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Cartmel by train, bus, taxi, or car

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 LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 39m
£73–135
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Cark & Cartmel
8h 47m
£36–69
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
3. Take the taxi from Bus Station Night Std to Cartmel
8h 24m
£98–163
Drive 234.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cartmel234.7 mi
4h 48m
£58–84
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cark & CartmelManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
5h 56m
£66–147

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cartmel.

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Distance: 227.4 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cartmel via Crewe, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 5h 39m.

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