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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rothley is to bus via Asda which costs £16 - £30 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rothley is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rothley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rothley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Cross Green via Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rothley?

The distance between Cardiff and Rothley is 155 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rothley without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cardiff to Rothley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rothley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rothley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rothley is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rothley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rothley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rothley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rothley is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Rothley.

Where can I stay near Rothley?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Rothley.

Cardiff to Rothley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Rothley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeicesterBirmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 32m
£63–147
Bus via Asda
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to AsdaUk075
6h 22m
£17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777 / ...
5h 35m
£24–58
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rothley145.5 mi
2h 46m
£37–53

Cardiff to Rothley by bus

64Weekly Buses

5h 35mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rothley, Leicestershire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rothley via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cross Green via Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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