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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 train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Crewe to Cardiff:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Cardiff costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
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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.
3:50 PM8h35Crewe12:25 AMCardiff$231One-way0 transfers
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3:50 PM8h35Crewe12:25 AMCardiff$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 PM8h35Crewe12:25 AMCardiff$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Cardiff:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Cardiff costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Trains mostly depart from Crewe station (CRE) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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