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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rugeley is to bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rugeley is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rugeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rugeley station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via The Square Peg and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rugeley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rugeley Town via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rugeley?

The distance between Cardiff and Rugeley is 133 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rugeley without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £25 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cardiff to Rugeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rugeley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rugeley train from?

Cardiff to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rugeley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rugeley is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £25 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rugeley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rugeley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Rugeley train arrive?

Cardiff to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rugeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rugeley is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Rugeley.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Rugeley?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Towntrain Wolverhampton - Rugeley Trent Valley / ...
3h 11m
£26–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Square Peg to Bus Stationbus X3
4h 59m
£14–42
Drive 128 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rugeleycar 128 mi
2h 19m
£32–45
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Towntrain
4h 30m
£36–100

Cardiff to Rugeley by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rugeley.

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Distance: 132.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rugeley Town via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, The Square Peg, and Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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