What is the cheapest way to get from Northampton to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to South Wales is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Northampton to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via London Victoria, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Cwmbach via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Northampton to South Wales?

The distance between Northampton and South Wales is 179 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.

How do I travel from Northampton to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Northampton to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Northampton to South Wales?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Northampton to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to South Wales bus from?

Northampton to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to South Wales train from?

Northampton to South Wales train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to South Wales?

The best way to get from Northampton to South Wales is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Northampton to South Wales bus arrive?

Northampton to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Northampton to South Wales train arrive?

Northampton to South Wales train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to South Wales is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Northampton to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Northampton to South Wales?

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Where can I stay near South Wales?

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Northampton to South Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 8m
£79–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
7h 39m
£33–96
Drive 143.8 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to South Walescar 143.8 mi
3h 9m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Northampton Roadbus X88 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
6h 47m
£62–121

Northampton to South Wales by train

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Distance: 178 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Northampton to Cwmbach via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Glenboi Cemetery via London Victoria, Kingsway GR, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 39m.

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