What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo?

The distance between Cardiff and Whipsnade Zoo is 190 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 4h 36m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo.

Where can I stay near Whipsnade Zoo?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Whipsnade Zoo.

Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo 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 London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to LeagraveBrighton - Bedford / ...
3h 13m
£76–151
Drive 136 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo136 mi
2h 57m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Airport Parkway Rail StationUk990
4h 36m
£40–74

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Whipsnade Zoo.

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Whipsnade Zoo, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whipsnade Zoo via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Leagrave in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Whipsnade Zoo via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station in around 4h 36m.

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