There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to County Hall by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 31m£72–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900 / ...
5h 43m£29–42Drive 133.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to County Hallcar 133.3 mi
2h 45m£33–47
Cardiff to County Hall by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Hall is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Hall is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to County Hall. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to County Hall. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Cardiff and County Hall is 158 miles. The road distance is 134.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to County Hall without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £220.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cardiff to County Hall, including transfers.
Cardiff to County Hall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to County Hall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to County Hall is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and County Hall, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to County Hall via Birmingham New Street and Northampton in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall via London Heathrow Airport and Northampton Town Centre in around 5h 43m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–80
- 1st Class
- £100–140
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £18–26
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to County Hall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cardiff to County Hall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to County Hall is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cardiff to County Hall.
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