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Compare bus and train for Chepstow to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chepstow to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chepstow to Cardiff:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chepstow to Cardiff costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
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How to get from Chepstow to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chepstow to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 PM0h55Chepstow11:35 PMCardiff$141One-way0 transfers
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10:40 PM0h55Chepstow11:35 PMCardiff$141One-way0 transfers
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10:40 PM0h55Chepstow11:35 PMCardiff$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chepstow to Cardiff:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chepstow to Cardiff costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chepstow and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chepstow station (CPW) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Chepstow, Thomas Street and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
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