What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hook Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hook Station is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hook Station?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hook Station is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hook Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hook Station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hook via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hook Station?

The distance between Cardiff and Hook Station is 130 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Hook Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hook Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Hook Station?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Cardiff to Hook Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hook Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hook Station?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hook Station is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hook Station?

Hook Station is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:13 PM in Cardiff and 6:13 PM in Hook Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Hook Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hook Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hook Station is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Hook Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Hook Station?

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Where can I stay near Hook Station?

There are 935+ hotels available in Hook Station.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Hook Station 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 ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 35m
£44–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042
4h 37m
£19–43
Drive 116.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hook Station116.3 mi
2h 13m
£30–43
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SalisburyCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to BasingstokeSalisbury - London Waterloo / ...
3h 43m
£53–84

Cardiff to Hook Station by train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.6 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hook Station, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £8–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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