There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 13m£31–84Drive 110.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to The Esplanadecar 110.4 mi
2h 31m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 34m
Cardiff to The Esplanade by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The Esplanade. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Garage via The Parade, Trinity Square and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Esplanade. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Weymouth via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Cardiff and The Esplanade is 125 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade, including transfers.
Cardiff to The Esplanade bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to The Esplanade train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Esplanade, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Esplanade via Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Esplanade via County Hall, The Parade, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and Bus Garage in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Parade to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to The Esplanade bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Cardiff to The Esplanade train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Esplanade is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cardiff to The Esplanade.
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