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

The cheapest way to get from Swanwick to Cardiff is to bus via Cinderhill Island which costs £17 - £50 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanwick to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swanwick and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanwick to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Church and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Swanwick to Cardiff?

The distance between Swanwick and Cardiff is 164 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanwick to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Swanwick to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanwick to Cardiff bus from?

Swanwick to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Swanwick to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Swanwick to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Swanwick to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanwick to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanwick to Cardiff is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Swanwick to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1370+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 50m
£35–103
Bus via Cinderhill Island
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Park Interchange to Newhall StUk075
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
9h 8m
£17–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
6h 36m
£26–67
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanwick to Cardiff157.3 mi
2h 52m
£40–57

Swanwick to Cardiff by bus and train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Swanwick, Derbyshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Burton-on-Trent to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–95 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church to Sophia Gardens via Corporation Street, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 36m.

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