There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Southwell by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Southwell is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Southwell is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Park Terrace via Canal Street and Victoria Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nottingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Cardiff and Southwell is 179 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Southwell without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cardiff to Southwell, including transfers.
Cardiff to Southwell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Southwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Southwell is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
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Cardiff to Southwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Cardiff to Southwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Southwell is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Southwell.
There are 1374+ hotels available in Southwell.