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Compare train and bus for Crewe to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Crewe to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Crewe to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Cardiff:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Cardiff costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 47m by train vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Crewe to Cardiff
How to get from Crewe to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crewe to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:05 AM 10h25 Crewe 4:30 PM Cardiff $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:05 AM 10h25 Crewe 4:30 PM Cardiff $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:35 PM 6h50 Crewe 8:25 PM Cardiff $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:50 PM 8h35 Crewe 12:25 AM Cardiff $25 1 One-way 0 transfers11:00 PM 9h25 Crewe 8:25 AM Cardiff $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Cardiff:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Cardiff costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crewe and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Crewe station (CRE) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Cardiff by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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