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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hanley is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hanley is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hanley station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Lordswood Rd and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hanley?

The distance between Cardiff and Hanley is 154 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hanley without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Cardiff to Hanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hanley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hanley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hanley is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hanley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hanley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hanley is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Hanley.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Hanley?

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Where can I stay near Hanley?

There are 1053+ hotels available in Hanley.

Cardiff to Hanley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 103 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Hanley 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 Stoke-on-TrentBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 20m
£40–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk076 / ...
4h 26m
£23–48
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hanley147.8 mi
2h 33m
£37–54
Train, line 103 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to stop S5103
3h 42m

Cardiff to Hanley by train and bus

106Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Stoke-on-Trent, and Stoke-on-Trent station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd and Newhall St in around 4h 26m.

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