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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Head is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 10h 45m.

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 42m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 45m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 45m.

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 42m to drive from Cardiff to Castle Head.

Where can I stay near Castle Head?

There are 935+ 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 Rugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 45m
£65–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall Stbus Uk078 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus Uk030
10h 45m
£35–98
Bus via Bus Station
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 45m
£53–111
Drive 231.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Castle Headcar 231.3 mi
4h 42m
£57–82
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 11m
£60–116

Cardiff to Castle Head by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Castle Head.

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Castle Head via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Blackhall Road, and Stonebeck Cottages in around 10h 45m.

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