There are 4 ways to get from Stroud to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 38m£12–35Line 64 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 21m£8–31Drive 57.2 mi
- Drive from Stroud to Cardiffcar 57.2 mi
1h 13m£14–21Line 64 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Sophia Gardensbus Cp9
3h 45m£19–38
Stroud to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Cardiff is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Cardiff Central via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Stroud and Cardiff is 68 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £11 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Stroud to Cardiff, including transfers.
Stroud to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Merrywalks station.
Stroud to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Cardiff Central via Gloucester in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Sophia Gardens via Transport Hub in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Stroud (Glos) to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Transport Hub to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Stroud to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Transport Hub arrival station.
Stroud to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Cardiff is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Stroud to Cardiff.
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