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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at University RE via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Dover to Cardiff?

The distance between Dover and Cardiff is 225 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Dover to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cardiff bus from?

Dover to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cardiff train from?

Dover to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dover to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Dover to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dover to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Cardiff train arrive?

Dover to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Cardiff is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Dover to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Dover to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 31m
£102–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
7h 34m
£36–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
6h 24m
£57–96
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Cardiffcar 224.2 mi
3h 50m
£56–81
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
6h 45m
£314–1,176
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 22m
£102–182
Train to London City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h
£294–430
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 4m
£132–279

Dover to Cardiff by train and subway

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Distance: 224 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to University RE via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 34m.

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