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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cartmel is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 56m.

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 50m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Quaker Meeting House via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Grange-over-Sands via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

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 23m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Cardiff to Cartmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cartmel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cartmel train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cartmel?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cartmel is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cartmel bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cartmel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cartmel train arrive?

Cardiff to Cartmel train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cartmel is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 1037+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Cardiff to Cartmel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Cardiff to Cartmel

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Cartmel. The best route is Train, a distance of 302.993 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m
£96–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 56m
£50–113
Drive 234.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cartmelcar 234.7 mi
4h 50m
£58–84
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 21m
£100–175

Cardiff to Cartmel by train and bus

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.4 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Quaker Meeting House via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Blackhall Road in around 9h 56m.

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