There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Althorp by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 39m£63–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northamptonbus Uk900 / ...
6h 39m£32–50Drive 130.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Althorpcar 130.9 mi
2h 54m£33–47
Cardiff to Althorp by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Althorp is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Althorp is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at East Lodge via London Heathrow Airport, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Cardiff and Althorp is 164 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Althorp without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cardiff to Althorp, including transfers.
Cardiff to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Althorp train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Althorp is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Althorp, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to East Lodge via Birmingham New Street, Rugby, Rugby Rail Station, and Celtic Way in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to East Lodge via London Heathrow Airport, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cardiff to Althorp train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Althorp is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Althorp.
There are 905+ hotels available in Althorp.