There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 21m£35–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
4h 12m£19–52Drive 118.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena118.5 mi
2h 24m£30–43Bus via Newhall St
- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
- Take the bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus StationX1
5h 49m
Cardiff to Ricoh Arena by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena is to bus which costs £18 - £55 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Coventry Arena Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Sainsbury's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Coventry Arena via Birmingham New Street and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Cardiff and Ricoh Arena is 131 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena, including transfers.
Cardiff to Ricoh Arena bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Ricoh Arena train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ricoh Arena, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £29–95 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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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
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Ricoh Arena bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Ricoh Arena train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ricoh Arena is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cardiff to Ricoh Arena.
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