How to Travel from

Ashford to South Wales

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Ashford South Wales

Cheapest

By car (345 km)

3 h 51 min

345 km.

from $18

Other

Rideshare

3 h 51 min

345 km.

from $13.13

Train via London

4 h 33 min

302 km.

from $191.22

Train, Bus (Train)

7 h 42 min

302 km.

from $119.20

Train

5 h 20 min

300 km.

from $266.38

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from London Victoria to Herbert

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.32–$35.44

Metroline Travel

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metroline.co.uk/

Bus from St Pancras International Station to London

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.22–$3.70

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$8.86

Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Glenboi

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.19–$7.59

Newport Bus

Phone:

+44 1633 263600

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

newportbus.co.uk/

Bus from Friars Walk 15 to Kingsway

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from London Paddington to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 58m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$101.26–$215.18

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from London Victoria to Newport

Ave. Duration:

3h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$34.18–$49.37

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.76–$17.72

Southeastern

Phone:

+44 345 322 7021

Website:

southeasternrailway.co.uk/

Train from Ashford International to London

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$44.30–$63.29

What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to South Wales is to train and bus which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct train between Ashford and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Cwmbach via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Ashford to South Wales?

The distance between Ashford and South Wales is 361 km. The road distance is 355.7 km.

How do I travel from Ashford to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to South Wales without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 33m and costs $130.43 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Ashford to South Wales?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ashford to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to South Wales train from?

Ashford to South Wales train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Where does the Ashford to South Wales train arrive?

Ashford to South Wales train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Ashford to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to South Wales is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ashford to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to South Wales?

Book your Ashford to South Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 426+ hotels available in South Wales. Prices start at $50.70 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

South Wales

Rhondda, or the Rhondda Valley, is a former coalmining area in South Wales, historically in the county of Glamorgan. It takes its name from the River Rhondda, and embraces two valleys – the larger Rhondda Fawr valley (mawr large) and the smaller Rhondda Fach valley (bach small) – so that the singular "Rhondda Valley" and the plural are both commonly used. The area forms part of the South Wales Valleys. From 1897 until 1996 there was a local government district of Rhondda. The former district at its abolition comprised sixteen communities. Since 1996 these sixteen communities of the Rhondda have been part of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough. The area of the former district is still used as the Rhondda Senedd constituency and Westminster constituency, having an estimated population in 2020 of 69,506. It is most noted for its historical coalmining industry, which peaked between 1840 and 1925. The valleys produced a strong Nonconformist movement manifest in the Baptist chapels that moulded Rhondda values in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also known for its male voice choirs and in sport and politics.

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Six ways to Travel from Ashford to South Wales

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Metroline Travel

Stagecoach South Wales

Newport Bus

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Transport for Wales

Southeastern

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to South Wales?

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to South Wales?

Is there a direct train between Ashford and South Wales?

How far is it from Ashford to South Wales?

How do I travel from Ashford to South Wales without a car?

How long does it take to get from Ashford to South Wales?

Where do I catch the Ashford to South Wales train from?

Where does the Ashford to South Wales train arrive?

Can I drive from Ashford to South Wales?

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to South Wales?

Where can I stay near South Wales?