What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £10 - £30 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cold Ash?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cold Ash. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Dryden Close via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, St Marys Butts and Thatcham Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cold Ash?

The distance between Cardiff and Cold Ash is 131 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cold Ash without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cold Ash bus from?

Cardiff to Cold Ash bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cold Ash?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £10 - £30 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cold Ash bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cold Ash bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cold Ash?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cold Ash is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Cold Ash.

Where can I stay near Cold Ash?

There are 725+ hotels available in Cold Ash.

Cardiff to Cold Ash - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Cold Ash by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 9m
£39–109
Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042
2. Take the bus from St Marys Butts to Thatcham Broadway1
5h 10m
£11–30
Drive 96.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cold Ash96.8 mi
1h 46m
£25–35
Train via Westbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to NewburyWestbury / ...
3h 56m
£37–74

Cardiff to Cold Ash by train, foot, and bus

134Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.3 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cold Ash, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Dryden Close via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, St Marys Butts, and Thatcham Broadway in around 5h 10m.

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