What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Offa's Dyke?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Knighton Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Offa's Dyke?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Knighton via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke?

The distance between Cardiff and Offa's Dyke is 139 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Offa's Dyke bus from?

Cardiff to Offa's Dyke bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Offa's Dyke train from?

Cardiff to Offa's Dyke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Offa's Dyke bus arrive?

Cardiff to Offa's Dyke bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Offa's Dyke train arrive?

Cardiff to Offa's Dyke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Offa's Dyke is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke?

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Where can I stay near Offa's Dyke?

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Cardiff to Offa's Dyke - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 461 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
3h 53m
£54–75
Drive 75 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Offa's Dykecar 75 mi
1h 52m
£19–27
Train, line 461 bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mill Street Car Parkbus 461 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mill Street Car Park to Knighton Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
4h 1m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2bus T4
4h 57m

Cardiff to Offa's Dyke by train and foot

38Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Offa's Dyke.

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Distance: 138.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Offa's Dyke, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Offa's Dyke via Shrewsbury and Knighton in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Offa's Dyke via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, and Knighton Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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