There are 4 ways to get from Chesterfield to Cardiff by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chesterfield to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
2h 58m£75–220Drive 168.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesterfield to Cardiffcar 168.7 mi
3h 12m£42–60Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 18m£76–211Train via Derby
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 56m£55–196
Chesterfield to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Cardiff is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £75 - £220.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Chesterfield and Cardiff is 172 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterfield to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £75 - £220.
The train from Chesterfield to Cardiff Central takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Chesterfield to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Cardiff is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Chesterfield to Cardiff.
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What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Cardiff Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost £75–220 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
Train from Chesterfield to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £160–220
Train from Chesterfield to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £65–100
- 1st Class
- £130–190
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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