What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands is to bus and train which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The distance between Cardiff and East Midlands is 167 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cardiff to East Midlands, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 18m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to East Midlands is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cardiff to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1857+ hotels available in East Midlands.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to East Midlands 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 Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton MowbrayBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
3h 58m
£50–134
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton MowbrayBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
6h 21m
£33–74
Drive 160.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to East Midlands160.8 mi
3h 7m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777 / ...
7h 18m
£34–71

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to East Midlands.

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to East Midlands via Birmingham New Street and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to East Midlands via Birmingham Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 7h 18m.

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