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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Brackley is to train and bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.

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 3h 37m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 £30 - £120 and takes 4h 22m.

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 540+ 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
3h 37m
£46–134
Train, bus
cheapest
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
6h 9m
£20–37
Bus
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 - Banbury / ...
4h 22m
£31–116

Cardiff to Brackley by train and bus

188Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.3 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Silverstone Race Circuit 4 times 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 22m.

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