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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Uppingham is to bus via Bristol which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Uppingham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Uppingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Uppingham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at North Street East via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Uppingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Uppingham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oakham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Uppingham?

The distance between Cardiff and Uppingham is 184 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Uppingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cardiff to Uppingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Uppingham bus from?

Cardiff to Uppingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Uppingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Uppingham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Uppingham is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Uppingham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Uppingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Uppingham train arrive?

Cardiff to Uppingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oakham station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Uppingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Uppingham is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Uppingham.

Where can I stay near Uppingham?

There are 599+ hotels available in Uppingham.

Cardiff to Uppingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Uppingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Oakhamtrain Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
4h 53m
£75–120
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 55m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
5h 40m
£24–39
Drive 155.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Uppinghamcar 155.7 mi
3h 16m
£39–56
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oakhamtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 16m
£75–114

Cardiff to Uppingham by train and bus

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Distance: 182.6 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Oakham once a week. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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