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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Buckden is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Buckden is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Buckden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Buckden. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Silver Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station and Market Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Buckden?

The distance between Cardiff and Buckden is 216 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckden without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cardiff to Buckden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buckden bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Buckden?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckden is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £85 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Buckden bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Buckden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Buckden is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Buckden.

Where can I stay near Buckden?

There are 389+ hotels available in Buckden.

Cardiff to Buckden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Buckden 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to HuntingdonHorsham - Peterborough / ...
4h 53m
£62–133
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 18m
£22–84
Drive 162 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Buckden162 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterborough
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station904
7h 5m
£49–149
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterborough
4. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station904
8h 25m
£57–147

Cardiff to Buckden by train and bus

190Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Buckden, Cambridgeshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lincoln Close via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Huntingdon, Huntingdon station, and Bus Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Silver Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Market Square in around 7h 18m.

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