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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Buckingham is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Buckingham is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Buckingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Buckingham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Buckingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Buckingham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bicester Village via Reading and Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Buckingham?

The distance between Cardiff and Buckingham is 161 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cardiff to Buckingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buckingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buckingham train from?

Cardiff to Buckingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Buckingham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckingham is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Buckingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Buckingham train arrive?

Cardiff to Buckingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Buckingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Buckingham is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Buckingham.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Buckingham?

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Where can I stay near Buckingham?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 23m
£69–127
Drive 118.4 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Buckinghamcar 118.4 mi
2h 31m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Westgatebus X2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
3h 53m
£46–84
Train, bus via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
5h 34m
£31–58
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
3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
5h 49m
£39–81

Cardiff to Buckingham by train, foot, and bus

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3h 23mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tesco via Reading, Oxford, Bicester Village, and Pioneer Square in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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