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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ryde is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £70 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ryde is to train and ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs £80 - £140.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ryde?

The distance between Cardiff and Ryde is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ryde without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cardiff to Ryde, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ryde?

There are 2378+ hotels available in Ryde.

Cardiff to Ryde - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Ryde by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
4h 28m
£82–131
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to The Hard Interchangebus Cp1
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
5h 16m
£47–67

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ryde. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, then take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Ryde Hoverport via The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, and Southsea Hoverport in around 5h 16m.

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