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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stone is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stone is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Stone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stone. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Trent Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stone?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stone. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stone via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stone?

The distance between Cardiff and Stone is 146 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stone without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cardiff to Stone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stone train from?

Cardiff to Stone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stone?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stone is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stone bus arrive?

Cardiff to Stone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Stone train arrive?

Cardiff to Stone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stone is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Stone.

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

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Where can I stay near Stone?

There are 821+ hotels available in Stone.

Cardiff to Stone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Trent Road101
3h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk076 / ...
5h 23m
£27–44
Drive 137.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stone137.8 mi
2h 23m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 49m
£40–60

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stone, Staffordshire, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Trent Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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