There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lowdham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to NottinghamCardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 4m£40–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station132 / ...
5h 57m£24–66Drive 167.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lowdham167.4 mi
2h 59m£42–60Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to LowdhamCrewe - Newark Castle / ...
5h 29m£51–109
Cardiff to Lowdham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lowdham is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lowdham is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lowdham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at War Memorial via Birmingham Coach Station, Canal Street and Victoria Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lowdham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lowdham via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Cardiff and Lowdham is 173 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lowdham without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Cardiff to Lowdham, including transfers.
Cardiff to Lowdham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Lowdham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lowdham is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lowdham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to War Memorial via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, and Victoria Centre in around 5h 57m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lowdham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–40
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Lowdham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Lowdham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lowdham is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Lowdham.
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