There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Croyde Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 48m£52–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 50m£30–70Drive 134.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Croyde Baycar 134.7 mi
2h 38m£32–47
Cardiff to Croyde Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Croyde Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Croyde Bay is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Croyde Bay. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Ruda Holiday Park via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Croyde Bay is 165 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Croyde Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Cardiff to Croyde Bay, including transfers.
Cardiff to Croyde Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Croyde Bay is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 6h 50m.
Cardiff to Croyde Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Croyde Bay is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Croyde Bay.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Croyde Bay, Devon, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bay Holiday Village via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Ruda Holiday Park via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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