There are 3 ways to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 55m£112–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 24m£23–38Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Woolacombe to Cardiffcar 126.1 mi
2h 52m£32–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolacombe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sands and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Woolacombe and Cardiff is 164 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff, including transfers.
Woolacombe to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Woolacombe to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Woolacombe, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Cardiff Central via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and County Hall in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Woolacombe to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Woolacombe to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Cardiff is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Woolacombe to Cardiff.
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