What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wye Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wye Valley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Pictor Hall via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wye Valley?

The distance between Cardiff and Wye Valley is 186 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Wye Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wye Valley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Wye Valley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wye Valley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Wye Valley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wye Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wye Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Wye Valley.

Where can I stay near Wye Valley?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Wye Valley.

Cardiff to Wye Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley 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 StockportCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to BuxtonStockport - Buxton / ...
5h 40m
£51–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Place199
7h 59m
£31–72
Drive 168.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Wye Valley168.4 mi
3h 11m
£43–61
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MacclesfieldBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 46m
£66–156

Cardiff to Wye Valley by train, bus, and foot

72Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Wye Valley, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wye Valley via Stockport, Buxton, Railway Station, and Pictor Hall in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wye Valley via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Market Place, and Pictor Hall in around 7h 59m.

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