What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Melbourn?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Melbourn is to bus which costs £21 - £85 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Melbourn?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Melbourn is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Melbourn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Vicarage Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Trumpington Park-and-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Melbourn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Meldreth via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Melbourn?

The distance between Cardiff and Melbourn is 196 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Melbourn without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Melbourn without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Melbourn?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cardiff to Melbourn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Melbourn bus from?

Cardiff to Melbourn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Melbourn train from?

Cardiff to Melbourn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Melbourn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Melbourn is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £260 and takes 7h 28m, you could also bus, which costs £21 - £85 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Melbourn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Melbourn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Melbourn train arrive?

Cardiff to Melbourn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Melbourn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Melbourn is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Melbourn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Melbourn?

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Cardiff to Melbourn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Melbourn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to MeldrethLondon Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
3h 42m
£54–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-RideUk990
6h 43m
£21–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow AirportUk940 / ...
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to MeldrethLondon Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
6h 8m
£33–57
Drive 168.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Melbourn168.3 mi
3h 29m
£42–61
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)CWL - LTN
7h 28m
£59–256
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CWL - STN
7h 30m
£84–217
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BRS - STN
7h 4m
£91–199
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)BRS - LTN
7h 33m
£61–218

Cardiff to Melbourn by train and subway

193Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Melbourn.

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Melbourn, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Meldreth via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN) twice daily.

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Airlines

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 32m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: £55–320

Flights from Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast City

Ave. Duration: 4h 50m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: £45–240

Flights from Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: £170–700

Flights from Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Monday
Estimated price: £45–220

Flights from Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 5h
When: Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £50–290

Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Ave. Duration: 3h 56m
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £28–140

Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 21m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £29–140

Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: £29–140

Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 5h 15m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: £26–140

Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: £26–140

Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Ave. Duration: 3h 42m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £30–150

Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 4h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price: £30–150

Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: £30–150

Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 3h 55m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £30–150

Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast City

Ave. Duration: 4h 10m
When: Monday
Estimated price: £30–150

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