The average bus between Cardiff University and Thorpe Park takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff University to Thorpe Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff University and Thorpe Park. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff University is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Thorpe Park at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff University to Thorpe Park? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff University to Thorpe Park. However, there are services departing from Cardiff University station and arriving at Thorpe Park station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Cardiff University to Thorpe Park bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff University to Thorpe Park bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The distance between Cardiff University and Thorpe Park is 184.7 km. The road distance is 239 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.