There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Monkey World by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Wooltrain Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
4h 40m£66–126Drive 106.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Monkey Worldcar 106.3 mi
2h 32m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
5h 42m£33–58Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
5h 29m£53–105
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Monkey World is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Monkey World is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Monkey World station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bournemouth Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Monkey World. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wool via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Cardiff and Monkey World is 163 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Monkey World without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cardiff to Monkey World, including transfers.
Cardiff to Monkey World bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Monkey World train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Monkey World is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Monkey World, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Monkey World via Southampton Central and Wool in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Station twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Wool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Monkey World bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Cardiff to Monkey World train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Monkey World is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Monkey World.
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