What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Head?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Head is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Head?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Head is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Castle Head?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Castle Head. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Stonebeck Cottages via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Castle Head?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Castle Head. 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 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Castle Head?

The distance between Cardiff and Castle Head is 228 miles. The road distance is 232.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Castle Head without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castle Head without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Castle Head?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cardiff to Castle Head, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Castle Head bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Castle Head train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Castle Head?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castle Head is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff to Castle Head bus arrive?

Cardiff to Castle Head bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Castle Head train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Castle Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Castle Head is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Castle Head.

Where can I stay near Castle Head?

There are 954+ hotels available in Castle Head.

Cardiff to Castle Head - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Castle Head by train, bus, or car

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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 46m
£77–108
Train via Manchester #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grange-over-Sandstrain
7h 13m
£46–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 31m
£50–100
Drive 231.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Castle Headcar 231.3 mi
4h 44m
£55–80
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 Grange-over-Sandstrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 10m
£56–137

Cardiff to Castle Head by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

10h 31mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Castle Head.

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castle Head, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castle Head via Crewe, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Castle Head via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Stonebeck Cottages in around 10h 31m.

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