What is the cheapest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby (Station) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby (Station) station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Bridge and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby (Station) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff?

The distance between Rugby (Station) and Cardiff is 138 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby (Station) to Cardiff bus from?

Rugby (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby (Station) to Cardiff train from?

Rugby (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Rugby (Station) to Cardiff bus arrive?

Rugby (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Rugby (Station) to Cardiff train arrive?

Rugby (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby (Station) to Cardiff is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff?

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Rugby (Station) to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 24m
£65–110
Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
4h 38m
£22–46
Drive 122.8 mi
1. Drive from Rugby (Station) to Cardiffcar 122.8 mi
2h 28m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 56m
£35–82

Rugby (Station) to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Rugby (Station), England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Rugby to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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