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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lifton is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lifton is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Arundell Arms Hotel via Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lifton?

The distance between Cardiff and Lifton is 154 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lifton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cardiff to Lifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lifton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lifton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lifton is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lifton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lifton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lifton is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Lifton.

Where can I stay near Lifton?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Lifton.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lifton by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
5h 13m
£79–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
6h 14m
£26–37
Drive 140.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Liftoncar 140.5 mi
2h 46m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 33m
£78–144

Cardiff to Lifton by train and bus

58Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lifton.

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Distance: 153.2 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arundell Arms Hotel via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Arundell Arms Hotel via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 6h 14m.

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