What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Friars Walk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Friars Walk. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Friars Walk?

The distance between Cardiff and Friars Walk is 293 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Friars Walk without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £85 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Friars Walk bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Friars Walk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Friars Walk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Friars Walk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Friars Walk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Friars Walk is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Cardiff to Friars Walk.

Where can I stay near Friars Walk?

There are 1633+ hotels available in Friars Walk.

Cardiff to Friars Walk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Friars Walk by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
6h 56m
£89–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
10h 23m
£28–74
Drive 271.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Friars Walk271.7 mi
5h 35m
£69–99
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 11m
£64–191
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to CockermouthX5 / ...
7h 28m
£87–135
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington
9h 54m
£75–143
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
7h 57m
£57–214
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
8h 28m
£70–199

Cardiff to Friars Walk by train and bus

46Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Friars Walk, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cockermouth Main St via Manchester Piccadilly, Barrow-in-Furness, Workington, and Workington in around 9h 54m.

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