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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clare is to bus via Cardiff - North Road which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Clare is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Clare?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Clare. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Clare?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Clare. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Clare?

The distance between Cardiff and Clare is 221 miles. The road distance is 197.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clare without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 1m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cardiff to Clare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Clare bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Clare train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Clare?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clare is to train via London which takes 6h 1m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Clare bus arrive?

Cardiff to Clare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Clare train arrive?

Cardiff to Clare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Clare?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Clare is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Clare.

Where can I stay near Clare?

There are 558+ hotels available in Clare.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
6h 1m
£95–169
Bus via Cardiff - North Road
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950
10h
£30–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
9h 25m
£37–65
Drive 195.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Clarecar 195.9 mi
4h 14m
£50–71
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge Southtrain Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
8h 11m
£111–165

Cardiff to Clare by train and bus

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Distance: 220.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hill Terrace via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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