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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cirencester is to train and line 882 bus which costs £9 - £35 and takes 2h 40m.

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 27m 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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Old Station Car Park via Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

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 40m and costs £9 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cirencester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cirencester is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 51 bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cirencester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cirencester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cirencester is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Cirencester.

Where can I stay near Cirencester?

There are 1823+ 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

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Train, line 882 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to GloucesterCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bowling Green Lane882
2h 40m
£9–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to GloucesterCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Beeches Car Park444 / ...
2h 49m
£10–42
Drive 64.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cirencester64.4 mi
1h 27m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwindonPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
3h 6m
£33–50
Bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Regent CircusUk042
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Old Station Car Park51X / ...
3h 25m
£12–36

Cardiff to Cirencester by train and bus

67Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cirencester.

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Distance: 75.2 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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 £22–35 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Old Station Car Park via Regent Circus and Fleming Way in around 3h 25m.

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