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

The cheapest way to get from Desford to Cardiff is to bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station which costs £12 - £40 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Desford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Desford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Desford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Desford to Cardiff?

The distance between Desford and Cardiff is 157 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Desford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Desford to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desford to Cardiff bus from?

Desford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Train or bus from Desford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Desford to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Desford to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Desford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Desford to Cardiff is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Desford to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Desford to Cardiff 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 Leicester to Birmingham New StreetLeicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 45m
£38–121
Bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus StationX6
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
9h 14m
£12–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
6h 47m
£24–63
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Desford to Cardiff135.4 mi
2h 43m
£34–48

Desford to Cardiff by bus and train

103Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Desford to Cardiff.

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Cardiff Central via St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Rail Station, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Sophia Gardens via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 47m.

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