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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rushden is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rushden is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via London Heathrow Airport, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wellingborough via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rushden?

The distance between Cardiff and Rushden is 218 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rushden without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 23m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cardiff to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rushden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rushden train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rushden?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rushden is to train via London which takes 3h 23m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rushden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Rushden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rushden is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Rushden.

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

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Where can I stay near Rushden?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Wellingboroughtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 23m
£120–190
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northamptonbus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
7h 44m
£34–53
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rushdencar 147.5 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
5h 19m
£67–115
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Wellingboroughtrain Sheffield - Bedford / ...
6h 9m
£99–142

Cardiff to Rushden by bus

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Distance: 216.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rushden via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Wellingborough in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via London Heathrow Airport, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 44m.

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