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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Cardiff is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Worcester Bus Station station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Worcester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Worcester Shrub Hill and arriving at Cardiff Central via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Worcester to Cardiff?

The distance between Worcester and Cardiff is 85 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Worcester to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Worcester to Cardiff train from?

Worcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Worcester to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 3h.

Where does the Worcester to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Worcester to Cardiff train arrive?

Worcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Cardiff is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Worcester to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Worcester to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to GloucesterWorcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 58m
£21–47
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to GloucesterWorcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Kingsway GDUk077
4h 21m
£17–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia GardensCp9
3h
£19–27
Drive 74.8 mi
1. Drive from Worcester to Cardiff74.8 mi
1h 35m
£19–28
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to HerefordBirmingham New Street - Hereford / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff CentralCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 12m
£27–55

Worcester to Cardiff by train

104Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.3 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Cardiff Central via Gloucester in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 3h.

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