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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Frome is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Frome is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Frome?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Frome. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Memorial Theatre Complex via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Frome?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Frome. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Frome?

The distance between Cardiff and Frome is 72 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Frome without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £40.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Frome takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Frome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Frome train from?

Cardiff to Frome train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Frome?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Frome is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Frome bus arrive?

Cardiff to Frome bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Frome train arrive?

Cardiff to Frome train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Frome station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Frome?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Frome is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Frome.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Frome?

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Where can I stay near Frome?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Frome 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 Frometrain Cardiff Central - Frome
1h 50m
£30–40
Drive 63.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fromecar 63.6 mi
1h 36m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Theatre Complexbus D2 / ...
3h 16m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Theatre Complexbus D2 / ...
2h 5m

Cardiff to Frome by train

5Weekly Trains

1h 50mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Frome.

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Distance: 71.5 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Frome, Somerset, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Frome 5 times a week. Tickets cost £30–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Memorial Theatre Complex via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 16m.

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