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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cranbrook is to bus which costs £17 - £60 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cranbrook is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cranbrook?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cranbrook. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Congregational Church via Gatwick South Terminal, The Duke's Head and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cranbrook?

The distance between Cardiff and Cranbrook is 201 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cranbrook without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Cranbrook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cranbrook bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cranbrook?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cranbrook is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cranbrook bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cranbrook bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cranbrook?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cranbrook is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cardiff to Cranbrook.

Where can I stay near Cranbrook?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Cranbrook.

Cardiff to Cranbrook - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 297 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Cranbrook 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 London Charing Cross to HeadcornLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 50m
£94–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station201
8h 58m
£17–58
Drive 194.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cranbrook194.2 mi
3h 24m
£48–70
Train, line 297 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sheafe Drive297
5h 12m

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Distance: 200 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cranbrook, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cranbrook via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Headcorn in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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