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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Cardiff?

The distance between Dunstable and Cardiff is 183 miles. The road distance is 138.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Dunstable to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Cardiff bus from?

Dunstable to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Cardiff train from?

Dunstable to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Dunstable to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dunstable to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dunstable to Cardiff train arrive?

Dunstable to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Cardiff is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dunstable to Cardiff.

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

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Dunstable to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunstable 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 Leagrave to FarringdonBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 13m
£60–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 59m
£22–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent CircusUk990
2. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 49m
£38–71
Drive 137.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Cardiff137.5 mi
3h
£35–50
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationX1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
5h 22m
£40–148

Dunstable to Cardiff by train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.5 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Sophia Gardens via Hampton by Hilton, Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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