The average bus between Cardiff and Thorpe Park takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Thorpe Park. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:25 AM which arrives into Thorpe Park at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 to Thorpe Park. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Thorpe Park station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Cardiff to Thorpe Park bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Thorpe Park bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The distance between Cardiff and Thorpe Park is 185 km. The road distance is 236 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h 15m.