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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kettering is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Kettering via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kettering?

The distance between Cardiff and Kettering is 220 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kettering without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 13m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cardiff to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kettering bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kettering?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kettering is to train via London which takes 3h 13m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kettering bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Kettering train arrive?

Cardiff to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kettering is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Kettering.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Kettering?

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to KetteringLondon St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 13m
£58–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900 / ...
5h 55m
£30–60
Drive 148.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kettering148.2 mi
2h 53m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
4h 3m
£47–137
Train, bus
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 Northampton
4. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus InterchangeX4 / ...
5h 54m
£46–114

Cardiff to Kettering by train and subway

193Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 55m.

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