There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Long Eaton by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Long Eaton by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Long Eaton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Long Eaton is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Long Eaton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at New Street via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Long Eaton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Long Eaton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Cardiff and Long Eaton is 159 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Long Eaton without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cardiff to Long Eaton, including transfers.
Cardiff to Long Eaton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Long Eaton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Long Eaton is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Long Eaton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- National Express
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Cardiff to Long Eaton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Cardiff to Long Eaton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Long Eaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Long Eaton is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Cardiff to Long Eaton.
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