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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Shepshed is to bus and line 127 bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Shepshed is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Shepshed?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Shepshed. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bull Ring via Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Shepshed?

The distance between Cardiff and Shepshed is 173 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shepshed without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Cardiff to Shepshed, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Shepshed bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Shepshed?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shepshed is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Shepshed bus arrive?

Cardiff to Shepshed bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Donington Park station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Shepshed?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Shepshed is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Shepshed.

Where can I stay near Shepshed?

There are 1139+ hotels available in Shepshed.

Cardiff to Shepshed - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 127 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 25m
£86–120
Bus, line 127 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bull Ringbus 127
8h 7m
£19–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Parkbus D8
5h 11m
£32–73
Drive 146.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Shepshedcar 146.2 mi
2h 33m
£37–53

Cardiff to Shepshed by train and bus

76Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Shepshed.

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Distance: 172.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Park once a week. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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