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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Brackley is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Brackley is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Brackley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Northampton Road via Copse Corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Brackley?

The distance between Cardiff and Brackley is 172 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brackley without a car is to train and line 500 bus which takes 4h and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Cardiff to Brackley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brackley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Brackley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brackley is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £25 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Brackley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Brackley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Silverstone Race Circuit station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Brackley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Brackley is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Brackley.

Where can I stay near Brackley?

There are 556+ hotels available in Brackley.

Cardiff to Brackley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Brackley by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 500 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Springfield Waybus 500
4h
£89–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Silverstone Race Circuitbus S3
5h 19m
£25–35
Drive 112.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Brackleycar 112.8 mi
2h 23m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 44m
£87–208
Train, bus, line 488 bus, line 500 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Promenadebus 94X / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus 801
4. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 488 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Springfield Waybus 500
7h 31m
£33–89

Cardiff to Brackley by train and bus

112Weekly Services

4hAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Brackley.

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Distance: 171.3 mi
Duration: 4h

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

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Silverstone Race Circuit twice a week. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Springfield Way via Birmingham New Street, Banbury, and Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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