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

The cheapest way to get from Grasmere to Cardiff is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grasmere to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Grasmere and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Grasmere to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Heaton Cooper Studio and arriving at University RE via Bus Station, Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Grasmere to Cardiff?

The distance between Grasmere and Cardiff is 250 miles. The road distance is 248 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grasmere to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Grasmere to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grasmere to Cardiff bus from?

Grasmere to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from Grasmere to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Grasmere to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Grasmere to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grasmere to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Grasmere to Cardiff is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Grasmere to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1605+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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 Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain Carlisle - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 15m
£86–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
10h 45m
£61–150
Drive 246.5 mi
1. Drive from Grasmere to Cardiffcar 246.5 mi
5h 3m
£61–88
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 50m
£97–213
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 34m
£96–185
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 28m
£132–225
Line 555 bus, bus, train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 16m
£77–183
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 28m
£98–218

Grasmere to Cardiff by bus and train

67Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.2 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Cardiff Central via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Crewe in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to University RE via Bus Station, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 45m.

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