There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to The Hawthorns by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 25m£25–90Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
3h 22m£25–34Drive 106.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to The Hawthornscar 106.9 mi
1h 53m£27–38Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
3h 44m£38–89
Cardiff to The Hawthorns by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Hawthorns is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Hawthorns is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The Hawthorns. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Halfords Lane via Hagley Rd West and West Bromwich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Hawthorns. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at The Hawthorns via Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Cardiff and The Hawthorns is 112 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Hawthorns without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £25 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cardiff to The Hawthorns, including transfers.
Cardiff to The Hawthorns bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to The Hawthorns train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Hawthorns is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £25 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Hawthorns, Sandwell, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £25–90 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to The Hawthorns bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.
Cardiff to The Hawthorns train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Hawthorns is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cardiff to The Hawthorns.
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