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Compare train and bus for Winchester to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Winchester to Cardiff:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Cardiff costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-50.23. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Cardiff:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Cardiff costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winchester and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Trains mostly depart from Winchester station (WIN) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
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