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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rothbury is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h.

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 taxi which takes 5h 25m and costs £110 - £200.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Blaxter Cottages via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rothbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rothbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Alnmouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rothbury?

The distance between Cardiff and Rothbury is 379 miles. The road distance is 336.2 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 6h 41m and costs £190 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rothbury train from?

Cardiff to Rothbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rothbury?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rothbury is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £190 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rothbury bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rothbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where does the Cardiff to Rothbury train arrive?

Cardiff to Rothbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Alnmouth station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rothbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rothbury is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Cardiff to Rothbury.

Where can I stay near Rothbury?

There are 1176+ hotels available in Rothbury.

Cardiff to Rothbury - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Rothbury by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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 Alnmouthtrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
6h 41m
£198–283
Drive 334.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rothburycar 334.2 mi
6h
£83–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Blaxter Cottagesbus X74
11h 28m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, taxi
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the taxi from Ottercops to Rothburytaxi
5h 25m
£111–197
Train via York
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Alnmouthtrain
6h 52m
£174–276
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
7h 58m
£136–220
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
6h 11m
£116–257
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
6h 52m
£114–272
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 18m
£188–480
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
7h 3m
£211–397

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rothbury.

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Distance: 376.6 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Alnmouth once daily. Tickets cost £160–240 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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