The average bus between Cardiff and Rushden takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rushden. 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Rushden. 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 Rushden at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rushden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rushden station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Cardiff to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.
The distance between Cardiff and Rushden is 198.5 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 27m.