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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Rushden by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Wellingboroughtrain train London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
    3h 26m
    £120–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus X47 / ...
    6h 39m
    £27–42

  3. Drive  147.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rushdencar car 147.4 mi
    3h 5m
    £37–53

  4. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bedford station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus 50
    5h 3m
    £99–152

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus X47 / ...
    5h 30m
    £67–115

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus X47 / ...
    8h 28m
    £31–44

Cardiff to Rushden by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 39m.

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