How to travel from Crewe to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Cardiff is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Crewe to Cardiff by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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Transport for Wales

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Cardiff by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Crewe and Cardiff is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Crewe and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Cardiff is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Cardiff. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Crewe and Cardiff with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.

Transport for Wales run train services between Crewe and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Crewe and Cardiff. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

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Transport options from Crewe to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£76($90)
hourly222km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand254km (158 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff