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

The cheapest way to get from Swadlincote to Cardiff is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swadlincote to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swadlincote and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Swadlincote to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Civic Way and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Coach Park and Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Swadlincote to Cardiff?

The distance between Swadlincote and Cardiff is 146 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swadlincote to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £26 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Swadlincote to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swadlincote to Cardiff bus from?

Swadlincote to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.

Train or bus from Swadlincote to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Swadlincote to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £26 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Swadlincote to Cardiff bus arrive?

Swadlincote to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Swadlincote to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Swadlincote to Cardiff is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Swadlincote to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Swadlincote to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Swadlincote to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 54m
£26–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardensbus D8
5h 49m
£26–38
Drive 138.7 mi
1. Drive from Swadlincote to Cardiffcar 138.7 mi
2h 29m
£34–49
Line 8 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swadlincote Bus Station to New Streetbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus X12 / ...
3. Take the train from Lichfield City to Universitytrain
4. Take the train from University to Herefordtrain
5. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 12m

Swadlincote to Cardiff by bus and train

66Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.1 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Burton-on-Trent to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £26–100 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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