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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherfield is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rotherfield is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rotherfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rotherfield. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Kings Arms via Gatwick South Terminal, War Memorial and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rotherfield?

The distance between Cardiff and Rotherfield is 190 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotherfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cardiff to Rotherfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rotherfield bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rotherfield?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotherfield is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via War Memorial, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotherfield bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rotherfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rotherfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rotherfield is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Rotherfield.

Where can I stay near Rotherfield?

There are 601+ hotels available in Rotherfield.

Cardiff to Rotherfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Rotherfield by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge WellsLondon Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
4h 9m
£50–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to South Terminal Coach StationUk940
8h 20m
£17–34
Bus via War Memorial
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station201
7h 38m
£18–58
Drive 182 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rotherfield182 mi
3h 23m
£46–66

Cardiff to Rotherfield by train, subway, and bus

162Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.8 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Millennium Green via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, Tunbridge Wells, and Railway Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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