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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tadley is to bus which costs £10 - £28 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tadley is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tadley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tadley. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at AWE Main Gate via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and St Marys Butts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tadley?

The distance between Cardiff and Tadley is 132 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tadley without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cardiff to Tadley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tadley bus from?

Cardiff to Tadley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tadley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tadley is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £28 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tadley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tadley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tadley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tadley is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Tadley.

Where can I stay near Tadley?

There are 730+ hotels available in Tadley.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 25m
£42–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042
2. Take the bus from St Marys Butts to AWE Main Gate2 / ...
4h 57m
£11–28
Drive 104.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tadley104.3 mi
2h 1m
£27–38
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SalisburyCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to BasingstokeSalisbury - London Waterloo / ...
3h 33m
£51–80

Cardiff to Tadley by train and bus

188Weekly Services

2h 25mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.2 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to AWE Main Gate via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and St Marys Butts in around 4h 57m.

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