The average bus between Cardiff and Althorp takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Althorp. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Althorp. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Althorp at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 55m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes
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14h 15m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes


5h 55m • 2 changes
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14h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Althorp station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Cardiff to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.
The distance between Cardiff and Althorp is 175.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to East Lodge via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 41m.