There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Donington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
7h 14m£113–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Knebworth Park Estatebus K07
- Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
9h 42m£42–102Drive 191.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Doningtoncar 191.2 mi
3h 46m£48–69Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain
9h 24m£88–154
Cardiff to Donington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Donington is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Donington is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.
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 42m.
The distance between Cardiff and Donington is 236 miles. The road distance is 192.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Donington without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Cardiff to Donington, including transfers.
Cardiff to Donington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Donington is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 42m.
Cardiff to Donington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Donington is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Donington.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Donington, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Malting Lane via Nottingham, Boston, and Bus Station in around 7h 14m. 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 42m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Knebworth Park Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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