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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Spalding is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Spalding is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Spalding?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Chancery Court via Knebworth Park Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Spalding?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Spalding via Paddington, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Spalding?

The distance between Cardiff and Spalding is 241 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Spalding without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 18m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cardiff to Spalding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Spalding bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Spalding train from?

Cardiff to Spalding train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Spalding?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Spalding is to train via London which takes 4h 18m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Spalding bus arrive?

Cardiff to Spalding bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Cardiff to Spalding train arrive?

Cardiff to Spalding train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Spalding?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Spalding is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Spalding.

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

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Where can I stay near Spalding?

There are 401+ hotels available in Spalding.

Cardiff to Spalding - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Spalding by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 18m
£106–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Knebworth Park Estatebus K07
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
8h 4m
£44–60
Drive 187.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Spaldingcar 187.4 mi
3h 48m
£46–67
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 44m
£104–267
Train #2
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 Peterboroughtrain
7h 3m

Cardiff to Spalding by train and subway

90Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Spalding.

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Spalding via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Chancery Court via Knebworth Park Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 8h 4m.

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