There are 5 ways to get from Rushden to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Wellingborough to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 6m£101–177Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rushden to Cardiffcar 146.5 mi
3h£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 58m£43–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 21m£77–136Train
- Take the train from Wellingborough to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 54m£121–186
Rushden to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Rushden to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wymington Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Rushden to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Rushden and Cardiff is 218 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rushden to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Rushden to Cardiff, including transfers.
Rushden to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Rushden to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Wellingborough station.
The best way to get from Rushden to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from (Rushden) Adnitt Road to Cardiff Central via Rail Station Forecourt, Wellingborough, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wymington Road to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Wellingborough to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Wellingborough to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Rushden to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Rushden to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Cardiff is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Rushden to Cardiff.
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