There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Painswick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 28m£26–49Drive 60 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Painswickcar 60 mi
1h 11m£15–22Bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Wellbus 825
- Take the bus from Promenade to St Mary's Churchbus 66 / ...
3h 25m£16–26Train, line 8 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Gloucester station to Business Parkbus 8
2h 30m£23–43
Cardiff to Painswick by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Painswick is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Painswick is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Painswick. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at St Mary's Church via Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Painswick. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Cardiff and Painswick is 72 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Painswick without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £26 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Cardiff to Painswick, including transfers.
Cardiff to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Painswick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Painswick is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Painswick, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 59 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Mary's Church via Royal Well and Promenade in around 3h 25m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well station.
Cardiff to Painswick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Painswick is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Painswick.
There are 1897+ hotels available in Painswick.