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How to get fromCardiff to Rothburyby train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Alnmouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    6h 41m
    £229–315

  2. Drive 334.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rothburycar car 334.6 mi
    5h 58m
    £84–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Blaxter Cottagesbus bus x74 / ...
    11h 28m

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the taxi from Newcastle-Airport-NCL to Rothburytaxi taxi
    4h 3m
    £96–174

  5. Train via York

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Alnmouthtrain train
    6h 56m
    £188–306

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    7h 59m
    £155–260

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the taxi from Newcastle-Airport-NCL to Rothburytaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    £179–473

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain train
    6h 10m
    £113–239

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the taxi from Newcastle-Airport-NCL to Rothburytaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    £205–394

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Alnmouth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £190–270 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Rothbury via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Blaxter Cottages in around 11h 28m.

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