The average bus between Cardiff and Rushden takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 48m. 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Rushden. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Rushden at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 7h 41m. 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
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 366 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via London Heathrow Airport, Northampton Town Centre, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 33m.