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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Grasmere is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Grasmere is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Grasmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Heaton Cooper Studio via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Grasmere?

The distance between Cardiff and Grasmere is 250 miles. The road distance is 247.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Grasmere without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Cardiff to Grasmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Grasmere bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Grasmere?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Grasmere is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Grasmere bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Grasmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Grasmere is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Grasmere.

Where can I stay near Grasmere?

There are 3307+ hotels available in Grasmere.

Cardiff to Grasmere - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Grasmere 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 45m
£49–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 18m
£29–71
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Grasmerecar 246.3 mi
5h 3m
£60–86
Train, fly to Newcastle, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heaton Cooper Studiobus
7h 55m
£46–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
8h 40m
£50–145
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 27m
£49–165
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 10m
£61–175

Cardiff to Grasmere by train and bus

80Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Grasmere, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Heaton Cooper Studio via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heaton Cooper Studio via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 18m.

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