There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Mansfield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to NottinghamCardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 27m£41–129Bus via Phoenix Park Interchange
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park InterchangeUk075
7h 44m£18–45Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station150 / ...
6h 36m£24–66Drive 167.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Mansfield167.5 mi
3h 2m£42–61
Cardiff to Mansfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mansfield is to bus via Phoenix Park Interchange which costs £17 - £50 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mansfield is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mansfield. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Alexandra Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Canal Street and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Mansfield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Mansfield via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Cardiff and Mansfield is 183 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Mansfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cardiff to Mansfield, including transfers.
Cardiff to Mansfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Mansfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Mansfield is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mansfield, 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 Alexandra Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, Victoria Centre, and Victoria Bus Station in around 6h 36m.
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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
- 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
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Mansfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Mansfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Mansfield is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Mansfield.
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