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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Cardiff is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Cardiff Central via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Swanage to Cardiff?

The distance between Swanage and Cardiff is 200 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Cardiff without a car is to line 50 bus and train via Reading which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Swanage to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cardiff bus from?

Swanage to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cardiff train from?

Swanage to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Swanage to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Swanage to Cardiff bus arrive?

Swanage to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Cardiff train arrive?

Swanage to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Cardiff is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Swanage to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Swanage to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, train via Reading
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 18m
£78–138
Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Cardiffcar 117.9 mi
2h 49m
£30–43
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 50
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 46m
£44–79
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m
£63–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 1m
£39–67

Swanage to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 198.7 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Wareham Station, Wareham, and Southampton Central in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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