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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Cardiff is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h.

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 36m and costs £18 - £27.

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 Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

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 59m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m 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 59m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 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 Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Cardiff is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Worcester to Cardiff.

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

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

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

There are 4 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 Cheltenham Spatrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 59m
£35–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp9
3h
£17–45
Drive 74.8 mi
1. Drive from Worcester to Cardiffcar 74.8 mi
1h 36m
£19–27
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 12m
£32–64

Worcester to Cardiff by train

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1h 59mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Worcester to Cardiff.

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Distance: 84.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Cardiff Central via Cheltenham Spa in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 3h.

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