There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Sandtoft 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 via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 20m£124–178Drive 207.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Sandtoftcar 207.1 mi
3h 42m£53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
8h 43m£55–73Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Doncastertrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
5h 21m£116–163Train #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
6h 15m£98–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sandtoft is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sandtoft is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Sandtoft. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - North Road and arriving at Stone Hill/Stone Hill Road via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sandtoft. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hatfield & Stainforth via Birmingham New Street and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Cardiff and Sandtoft is 216 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Sandtoft without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cardiff to Sandtoft, including transfers.
Cardiff to Sandtoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Cardiff to Sandtoft train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Sandtoft is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £75 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sandtoft, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sandtoft via Birmingham New Street, Doncaster, and Hatfield & Stainforth in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Sandtoft via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3, and Stone Hill/Stone Hill Road in around 8h 43m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Sandtoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Cardiff to Sandtoft train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Sandtoft is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Sandtoft.
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