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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clare is to bus which costs £22 - £90 and takes 9h 1m.

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 7m and costs £45 - £70.

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, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Clare?

The distance between Cardiff and Clare is 221 miles. The road distance is 196.5 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 which takes 6h 2m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Clare?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clare is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £90 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Clare bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Clare?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Clare is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Clare.

Where can I stay near Clare?

There are 511+ hotels available in Clare.

Cardiff to Clare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Clare 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks TeyLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
6h 2m
£77–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-RideUk990
9h 1m
£22–85
Drive 195.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Clare195.4 mi
4h 7m
£49–70
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to GloucesterCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted AirportBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
10h 43m
£104–319

Cardiff to Clare by train and bus

36Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Clare.

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Distance: 219.6 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Memorial via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Outpatients, Hospital Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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