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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Desford is to bus via Bristol which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Desford is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Desford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Desford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Main Street via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Desford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Desford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Desford?

The distance between Cardiff and Desford is 156 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Desford without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Cardiff to Desford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Desford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Desford train from?

Cardiff to Desford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Desford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Desford is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Desford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Desford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Desford train arrive?

Cardiff to Desford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Desford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Desford is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Desford.

Where can I stay near Desford?

There are 1170+ hotels available in Desford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 35m
£105–151
Bus via Bristol
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 3m
£21–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
4h 48m
£22–38
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Desfordcar 136.1 mi
2h 44m
£34–49

Cardiff to Desford by bus

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Distance: 155.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Desford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Desford via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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