How to Travel from

Wales to Cardiff

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Wales Cardiff

How to Get from Wales to Cardiff

Plane

58 min

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 17 min

from $16

Rideshare

3 h 17 min

from $11.53

Cheapest

By car (303 km)

3 h 17 min

303 km.

from $16

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 17 min

303 km.

from $11.53

Train

4 h 24 min

242 km.

from $278

Bus

7 h 34 min

242 km.

from $84.67

Train via Derby

5 h

242 km.

from $207.17

Train via Manchester

5 h 30 min

242 km.

from $113.07

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to Derby

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$35.44

Train from Sheffield to Stockport

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$35.44

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$56.96

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 8m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$26.58–$39.24

Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

2h 49m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$30.38–$43.04

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

2h 23m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$107.59–$303.79

Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$36.71–$63.29

Train from Sheffield to Derby

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$37.97–$69.62

Train from Derby to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

2h 47m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$101.26–$291.13

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to Stockport

Ave. Duration:

41 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$41.77

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to Stockport

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$10.76–$15.19

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Stockport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

3h 1m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$126.58

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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Cardiff is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Cardiff via Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Wales to Cardiff?

The distance between Wales and Cardiff is 327 km. The road distance is 306.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Wales to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Cardiff bus from?

Wales to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Wales to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Wales to Cardiff bus arrive?

Wales to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Wales to Cardiff train arrive?

Wales to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Wales to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Cardiff is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Wales to Cardiff.

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

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Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay (Welsh: Bae Caerdydd; colloquially "The Bay") is an area and freshwater lake in Cardiff, Wales. The site of a former tidal bay and estuary, it is the river mouth of the River Taff and Ely. The body of water was converted into a 500-acre (2 km2) lake as part of a pre-devolution UK Government regeneration project, involving the damming of the rivers by the Cardiff Bay Barrage in 1999. The barrage impounds the rivers from the Severn Estuary, providing flood defence and the creation of a permanent non-tidal high water lake with limited access to the sea, serving as a core feature of the redevelopment of the area in the 1990s.

Millennium Stadium

The Millennium Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm y Mileniwm), known since 2016 as the Principality Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm Principality) for sponsorship reasons, is the national stadium of Wales. Located in Cardiff, it has a retractable roof and is the home of the Wales national rugby union team; it has also held Wales national football team games. Initially built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup and replacing the National Stadium, it has gone on to host many other large-scale events, such as the Tsunami Relief Cardiff concert, the Super Special Stage of Wales Rally Great Britain, the Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain and various concerts. It also hosted FA Cup, League Cup and Football League play-off finals while Wembley Stadium was being redeveloped between 2001 and 2006, as well as football matches during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 362,310 in 2021 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Caerdydd). The city is the eleventh largest in the United Kingdom. Located in the southeast of Wales and in the Cardiff Capital Region, Cardiff is the county town of the historic county of Glamorgan and in 1974–1996 of South Glamorgan. It belongs to the Eurocities network of the largest European cities. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a port for coal when mining began in the region helped its expansion. In 1905, it was ranked as a city and in 1955 proclaimed capital of Wales. Cardiff Built-up Area covers a larger area outside the county boundary, including the towns of Dinas Powys and Penarth.

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Seven ways to Travel from Wales to Cardiff

Transport providers

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Cardiff?

Is there a direct train between Wales and Cardiff?

How far is it from Wales to Cardiff?

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

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

Where do I catch the Wales to Cardiff bus from?

Where do I catch the Wales to Cardiff train from?

Train or bus from Wales to Cardiff?

Where does the Wales to Cardiff bus arrive?

Where does the Wales to Cardiff train arrive?

Can I drive from Wales to Cardiff?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff?