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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rothbury is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rothbury is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 33m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rothbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rothbury. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Queen's Head via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rothbury?

The distance between Cardiff and Rothbury is 362 miles. The road distance is 336.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rothbury without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £150 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Cardiff to Rothbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rothbury bus from?

Cardiff to Rothbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rothbury?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rothbury is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £150 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £27 - £80 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rothbury bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rothbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rothbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rothbury is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Rothbury.

Where can I stay near Rothbury?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Rothbury.

Cardiff to Rothbury - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Rothbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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 NewcastleCardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 2m
£153–496
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Street
10h 35m
£28–77
Drive 334.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rothbury334.6 mi
5h 54m
£84–121
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen's Head
5h 33m
£56–140
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MorpethPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 41m
£121–263
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to AlnmouthPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 55m
£154–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk078
11h 11m
£28–67
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Morpeth
7h 52m
£67–200
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
7h 17m
£148–346

Cardiff to Rothbury by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newcastle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £140–490 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Queen's Head via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Haymarket Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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