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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to East Midlands

Composite routes from Cardiff to East Midlands

Cheapest
3 h 3 min
Car
277 km.
from $15
Other
4 h 1 min
216 km.
from $267.04
6 h 45 min
216 km.
from $103.66
5 h 19 min
216 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Birmingham to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hereford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Birmingham New Street to Melton
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$43.04

Bus operators

Arriva Midlands

Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/
Bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

How far is it from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The distance between Cardiff and East Midlands is 267 km. The road distance is 275.3 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cardiff to East Midlands, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 6h 45m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to East Midlands is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cardiff to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 346+ hotels available in East Midlands. Prices start at $59 per night.
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