What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bourn?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bourn is to bus via Slough which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bourn?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bourn is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bourn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bourn. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Kingfisher Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bourn?

The distance between Cardiff and Bourn is 214 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bourn without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bourn without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bourn?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Cardiff to Bourn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bourn bus from?

Cardiff to Bourn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bourn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bourn is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bourn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bourn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bourn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bourn is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cardiff to Bourn.

Where can I stay near Bourn?

There are 810+ hotels available in Bourn.

Cardiff to Bourn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Bourn by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 30m
£75–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
7h 23m
£39–80
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bourn168.2 mi
3h 24m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
5h 24m
£58–137
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to CambridgeBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
7h 46m
£107–312
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Parkside727 / ...
8h 43m
£39–68

Cardiff to Bourn by bus and foot

102Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bourn, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bourn via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Kingfisher Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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