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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Broadway and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Winchester to Cardiff?

The distance between Winchester and Cardiff is 144 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Cardiff without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 30m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Winchester to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Cardiff bus from?

Winchester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Cardiff train from?

Winchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.

Train or bus from Winchester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Winchester to Cardiff is to train via Reading which takes 2h 30m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Winchester to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Winchester to Cardiff train arrive?

Winchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Winchester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Cardiff is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Winchester to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Winchester to Cardiff?

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 30m
£56–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Sophia Gardensbus B5
4h 13m
£23–32
Drive 107.7 mi
1. Drive from Winchester to Cardiffcar 107.7 mi
2h 22m
£26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 38m
£66–170

Winchester to Cardiff by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.9 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Winchester to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Sophia Gardens 3 times a day. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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