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

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

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.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Brooksby College via Birmingham Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

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 4h 3m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cardiff to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to East Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to East Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h.

Where does the Cardiff to East Midlands bus arrive?

Cardiff to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to East Midlands train arrive?

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

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 1988+ hotels available in East Midlands.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to East Midlands 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 Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 3m
£98–141
Drive 160.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to East Midlandscar 160.8 mi
3h 7m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
7h
£44–96
Train via Hereford
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 Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 22m
£80–147

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to East Midlands via Birmingham Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 7h.

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