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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hardenhuish Avenue via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chippenham via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chippenham?

The distance between Cardiff and Chippenham is 85 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Cardiff to Chippenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chippenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chippenham train from?

Cardiff to Chippenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Chippenham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chippenham is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chippenham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Chippenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Chippenham train arrive?

Cardiff to Chippenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Chippenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chippenham is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Chippenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chippenham?

There are 1446+ hotels available in Chippenham.

Cardiff to Chippenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 231 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 28m
£23–48
Drive 57.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chippenhamcar 57.3 mi
1h 11m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Regent Circusbus Uk042
2h 18m
£23–59
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chippenhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
1h 33m
£16–38
Bus, line 231 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hardenhuish Avenuebus 231
3h 40m

Cardiff to Chippenham by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chippenham, Wiltshire, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swindon hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Regent Circus every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 40m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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