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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Winchester is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Winchester is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Winchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Broadway via Avington Turn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Winchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Winchester via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Winchester?

The distance between Cardiff and Winchester is 144 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Winchester without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cardiff to Winchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Winchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Winchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Winchester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Winchester is to train via Reading which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff to Winchester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Winchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Cardiff to Winchester train arrive?

Cardiff to Winchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Winchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Winchester is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Winchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Winchester?

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 48m
£43–135
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Romseytrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
3h 19m
£12–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B5
3h 31m
£23–33
Drive 108.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Winchestercar 108.6 mi
2h 23m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h
£52–123

Cardiff to Winchester by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.9 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Winchester via Reading in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate twice daily. Tickets cost £22–30 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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