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2 h 39 min
198 km.
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Swanage, Great Britain → Cardiff, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Swanage to Cardiff

Cheapest
2 h 39 min
Car
198 km.
from $10
Other
5 h 10 min
Bus, Train
128 km.
from $155.25
5 h 56 min
Bus, Train
128 km.
from $86.59

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$54.43

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$45.57

Bus operators

More Bus

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Email:
Website:
morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96
Bus from Westover Road to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Cardiff is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

How far is it from Swanage to Cardiff?

The distance between Swanage and Cardiff is 256 km. The road distance is 196.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Swanage to Cardiff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Swanage and Cardiff?

It is currently 12:33 at both, Swanage and Cardiff.

Can I drive from Swanage to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Cardiff is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Swanage to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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