There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lydford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4h 52m£79–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
5h 56m£26–37Drive 134.6 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lydfordcar 134.6 mi
2h 40m£34–48Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 13m£78–144
Cardiff to Lydford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lydford is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lydford is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lydford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at War Memorial via Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Cardiff and Lydford is 148 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lydford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 52m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cardiff to Lydford, including transfers.
Cardiff to Lydford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lydford is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 52m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.
Cardiff to Lydford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lydford is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Lydford.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lydford, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to War Memorial via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to War Memorial via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £20–29
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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