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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Keswick is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Keswick is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Keswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Keswick station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Keswick?

The distance between Cardiff and Keswick is 280 miles. The road distance is 260.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Keswick without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Cardiff to Keswick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Keswick bus from?

Cardiff to Keswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Keswick?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Keswick is to train via Preston which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Keswick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Keswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Keswick is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Keswick.

Where can I stay near Keswick?

There are 2461+ hotels available in Keswick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Keswick 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 51m
£89–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 25m
£58–141
Drive 259 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Keswickcar 259 mi
5h 21m
£64–92
Train, fly to Newcastle
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
7h 23m
£89–198
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 35m
£117–194
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 43m
£102–184
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
6h 53m
£98–248
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
7h 36m
£108–243

Cardiff to Keswick by train and bus

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5h 51mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Keswick.

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Distance: 278.4 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Keswick, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Crewe, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 9h 25m.

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