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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cirencester is to bus and line 51 bus which costs £8 - £16 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cirencester is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cirencester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cirencester station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Old Station Car Park via Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cirencester?

The distance between Cardiff and Cirencester is 76 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cirencester without a car is to train and line 882 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Cardiff to Cirencester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cirencester bus from?

Cardiff to Cirencester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cirencester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cirencester is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 51 bus, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cirencester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cirencester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regent Circus Swindon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cirencester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cirencester is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Cirencester.

Where can I stay near Cirencester?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Cirencester.

Cardiff to Cirencester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 882 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Cirencester by train, bus, 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, line 882 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bowling Green Lanebus 882
2h 38m
£24–50
Bus, line 51 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Regent Circus Swindonbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Old Station Car Parkbus 51X / ...
3h 48m
£9–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Beeches Car Parkbus 444
3h 9m
£25–50
Drive 64.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cirencestercar 64.4 mi
1h 28m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 7m
£38–70

Cardiff to Cirencester by train and bus

35Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cirencester.

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Distance: 75.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swindon hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Old Station Car Park via Regent Circus Swindon and Fleming Way in around 3h 48m.

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