There are 5 ways to get from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chepstow to Cardiff CentralCheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central / ...
48 min£5–18Bus
- Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 to University RE507
53 min£15–21Drive 30.4 mi
- Drive from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff30.4 mi
44 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff30.4 mi
44 min£65–80Line 73 bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4 to Friars Walk 673 / ...
- Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Westgate Street KG30
2h 9m
Chepstow Castle to Cardiff by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 station and arriving at University RE. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chepstow and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Chepstow Castle and Cardiff is 29 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £18.
The train from Chepstow to Cardiff Central takes 39 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chepstow Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2.
Chepstow Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chepstow station.
The best way to get from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff is to train which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £21 and takes 53 min.
What companies run services between Chepstow Castle, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chepstow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 39 min. Cross Country also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 to University RE every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–21 and the journey takes 45 min.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chepstow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chepstow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4 to Friars Walk 6
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- cardiffbus.com
Bus from Friars Walk 15 to Westgate Street KG
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.cardiffbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
SED Cars
- Phone
- +44 1291 621 621
Jay's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1291 626 232
Castle Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1291 627 131
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More Questions & Answers
Chepstow Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.
Chepstow Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chepstow Castle to Cardiff is 31 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Chepstow Castle to Cardiff.
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