There are 3 ways to get from Appledore to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 35m£60–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 54m£23–41Drive 133.8 mi
- Drive from Appledore to Cardiffcar 133.8 mi
2h 28m£34–48
Appledore to Cardiff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Appledore to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kiln Close Lane and arriving at Cardiff - North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Appledore to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Appledore and Cardiff is 158 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.
The best way to get from Appledore to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Appledore to Cardiff, including transfers.
Appledore to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Appledore to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Appledore to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Appledore, Devon, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Kiln Close Lane to Cardiff Central via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiln Close Lane to Cardiff - North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Appledore to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Appledore to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appledore to Cardiff is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Appledore to Cardiff.
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