The distance between Wolverhampton and Cardiff is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Wolverhampton 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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Take the train to Cardiff Central.
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There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Cardiff by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).
The distance between Wolverhampton and Cardiff is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Wolverhampton and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Cardiff. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Transport for Wales, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Wolverhampton and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wolverhampton and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wolverhampton and Cardiff. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Cardiff Central + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £63($75) | hourly | 194km (120 miles) |
Train | 2h 35m | £74($87) | hourly | 217km (135 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £32($38) | on demand | 182km (113 miles) |
Transport for Wales
London Midland
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