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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stroud is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stroud is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Health Centre via Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stroud?

The distance between Cardiff and Stroud is 68 miles. The road distance is 57.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Cardiff to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stroud bus from?

Cardiff to Stroud bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stroud train from?

Cardiff to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stroud?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stroud is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £17 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stroud bus arrive?

Cardiff to Stroud bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gloucester station.

Where does the Cardiff to Stroud train arrive?

Cardiff to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stroud is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Stroud.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Stroud?

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stroud (Glos)train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
1h 53m
£24–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gloucesterbus Uk077
3h 43m
£12–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Merrywalksbus 64 / ...
2h 12m
£21–40
Drive 57.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stroudcar 57.5 mi
1h 13m
£15–21

Cardiff to Stroud by train

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Distance: 67.8 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stroud (Glos) via Gloucester in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Gloucester once daily. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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