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 - £100 and takes 7h 41m.

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 51m 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 Broad Street via Knebworth Park Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

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 40m.

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 which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 41m.

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 51m 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 256+ hotels available in Spalding.

Cardiff to Spalding - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 37 bus

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

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Train
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 40m
£93–230
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
7h 41m
£44–100
Drive 187.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Spaldingcar 187.4 mi
3h 51m
£46–66
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Broad Streetbus 37
6h 8m
£103–153
Train, line 37 bus via Hereford
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
4. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Broad Streetbus 37
7h 27m
£87–159

Cardiff to Spalding by train and subway

90Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Street via Knebworth Park Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 7h 41m.

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