What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and The Esplanade?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The Esplanade. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Lennox Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and The Esplanade?

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 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to The Esplanade?

The distance between Cardiff and The Esplanade is 125 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to The Esplanade without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £24 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to The Esplanade bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to The Esplanade train from?

Cardiff to The Esplanade train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to The Esplanade?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Esplanade is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £24 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to The Esplanade bus arrive?

Cardiff to The Esplanade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to The Esplanade train arrive?

Cardiff to The Esplanade train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to The Esplanade?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Esplanade is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cardiff to The Esplanade.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to The Esplanade?

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Where can I stay near The Esplanade?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to WeymouthGloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 16m
£24–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
2. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lennox StreetX51
6h 15m
Drive 107.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to The Esplanade107.6 mi
2h 35m
£27–39
Bus, line 376 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South StationCr5
6h 28m

Cardiff to The Esplanade by train and foot

53Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to The Esplanade via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, South Station, and Lennox Street in around 6h 28m.

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