There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
5h 40m£76–129Drive 168.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Wye Valleycar 168.4 mi
3h 13m£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
7h 33m£45–94Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 47m£103–142
Cardiff to Wye Valley by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.
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 Piccadilly, Rising Sun and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wye Valley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Buxton via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Cardiff and Wye Valley is 186 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley, including transfers.
Cardiff to Wye Valley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Wye Valley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Wye Valley is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 7h 33m.
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, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Buxton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Wye Valley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cardiff to Wye Valley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wye Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Wye Valley.
There are 1971+ hotels available in Wye Valley.