What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Connahs Quay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Connahs Quay. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at River View via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Connahs Quay?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Connahs Quay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Shotton via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Connahs Quay?

The distance between Cardiff and Connahs Quay is 156 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Connahs Quay without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Connahs Quay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Connahs Quay train from?

Cardiff to Connahs Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Connahs Quay?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Connahs Quay bus arrive?

Cardiff to Connahs Quay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Cardiff to Connahs Quay train arrive?

Cardiff to Connahs Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Connahs Quay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Connahs Quay is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Connahs Quay.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Connahs Quay?

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Where can I stay near Connahs Quay?

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Cardiff to Connahs Quay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 28m
£60–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
6h 59m
£30–76
Drive 149.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Connahs Quaycar 149.7 mi
3h 14m
£37–53

Cardiff to Connahs Quay by train

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Connahs Quay, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to River View via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange in around 6h 59m.

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