What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from East Midlands to Cardiff?

The distance between East Midlands and Cardiff is 167 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £170.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from East Midlands to Cardiff, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Cardiff?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 23m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Cardiff is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from East Midlands to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1571+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands 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 Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 59m
£40–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 23m
£37–78
Drive 160 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Cardiffcar 160 mi
3h 8m
£40–57
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 5m
£52–174

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Cardiff.

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Cardiff Central via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Sophia Gardens via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 23m.

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