There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Crich by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Crich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Crich is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Crich is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Crich. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Matlock Road via Donington Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Crich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Whatstandwell via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Crich is 162 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Crich without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £85 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Crich, including transfers.
Cardiff to Crich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Crich train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Crich is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Crich, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Park once a week. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Crich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Donington Park station.
Cardiff to Crich train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Crich is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cardiff to Crich.
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