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How to get fromCardiff to Long Eatonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Long Eaton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eatontrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    3h 6m
    £71–106
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    5h 10m
    £29–48
  3. Drive  152.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Long Eatoncar car 152.6 mi
    2h 41m
    £38–55
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane CWL - EMA
    8h 57m
    £45–213

Cardiff to Long Eaton by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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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 twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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