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

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

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 Winchester House via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Magdalen Street and Pioneer Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Brackley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Banbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

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 3h 43m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brackley train from?

Cardiff to Brackley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Brackley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brackley is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Brackley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Brackley train arrive?

Cardiff to Brackley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 569+ hotels available in Brackley.

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

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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
3h 43m
£70–130
Drive 112.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Brackleycar 112.8 mi
2h 23m
£28–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus 801
5h 56m
£32–58
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 25m
£81–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus Oxf
6h 18m
£39–95

Cardiff to Brackley by train and bus

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Distance: 171.4 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Springfield Way via Birmingham New Street, Banbury, and Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Winchester House via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Magdalen Street, and Pioneer Square in around 6h 18m.

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