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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thame is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thame is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thame?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thame. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Lewknor Turn M40 J6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Thame?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thame. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Haddenham & Thame Parkway via Swindon, Didcot Parkway and Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thame?

The distance between Cardiff and Thame is 130 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thame without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cardiff to Thame, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thame bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thame train from?

Cardiff to Thame train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thame?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thame is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thame bus arrive?

Cardiff to Thame bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Thame train arrive?

Cardiff to Thame train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thame?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thame is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Thame.

Where can I stay near Thame?

There are 1558+ hotels available in Thame.

Cardiff to Thame - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 400 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Thame by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Haddenham & Thame Parkwaytrain Oxford - London Marylebone / ...
3h 45m
£53–96
Drive 112.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Thamecar 112.8 mi
2h 27m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lewknor Turn M40 J6bus Oxf
4h 44m
£41–61
Train, line 400 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Frideswide Square to Town Hallbus 400
4h 24m
£46–92
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
3. Take the bus from Westgate to North Streetbus 400
5h 31m
£29–51

Cardiff to Thame by train and bus

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cricket Ground via Swindon, Didcot Parkway, Oxford, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, and Station Bridge in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Lewknor Turn M40 J6 in around 4h 44m.

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