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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Donington is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Donington is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Donington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Donington. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Market Place via Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Donington?

The distance between Cardiff and Donington is 236 miles. The road distance is 192.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Donington without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Cardiff to Donington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Donington bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Donington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Donington is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Donington bus arrive?

Cardiff to Donington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Donington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Donington is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Donington.

Where can I stay near Donington?

There are 479+ hotels available in Donington.

Cardiff to Donington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Donington 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 Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
7h 10m
£31–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Knebworth Park Estatebus K07
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
9h 7m
£44–60
Drive 191.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Doningtoncar 191.2 mi
3h 46m
£47–68
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain
8h 50m
£47–147

Cardiff to Donington by train and bus

85Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Donington.

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Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Market Place via Nottingham, Boston, and Bus Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 9h 7m.

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