What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Northamptonshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Northamptonshire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Fir Tree Walk via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Northamptonshire?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Northamptonshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Northamptonshire?

The distance between Cardiff and Northamptonshire is 158 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Northamptonshire without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Northamptonshire bus from?

Cardiff to Northamptonshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Northamptonshire train from?

Cardiff to Northamptonshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Northamptonshire?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Northamptonshire bus arrive?

Cardiff to Northamptonshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Northamptonshire train arrive?

Cardiff to Northamptonshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Northamptonshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Northamptonshire is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Northamptonshire.

Where can I stay near Northamptonshire?

There are 916+ hotels available in Northamptonshire.

Cardiff to Northamptonshire - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Northamptonshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 30m
£64–112
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 707
5h 9m
£27–42
Drive 136.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Northamptonshirecar 136.9 mi
2h 53m
£34–49

Cardiff to Northamptonshire by train and bus

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Northampton Bus Interchange via Birmingham New Street, Northampton, and Rail Station approach road in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Fir Tree Walk via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 9m.

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