There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Althorp by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 39m£75–114Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Althorpcar 130.3 mi
2h 49m£33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900 / ...
6h 38m£35–77
Cardiff to Althorp by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Althorp is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Althorp is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at East Lodge via London Heathrow Airport and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Cardiff and Althorp is 164 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Althorp without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cardiff to Althorp, including transfers.
Cardiff to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Althorp train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Althorp is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Althorp, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to East Lodge via Birmingham New Street, Rugby, Rugby Rail Station, and Celtic Way in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to East Lodge via London Heathrow Airport, Northampton Town Centre, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cardiff to Althorp train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Althorp is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Althorp.
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