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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Southam is to bus which costs £20 - £55 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Southam is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Southam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Southam. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Park Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Transport Museum and Upper Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Southam?

The distance between Cardiff and Southam is 188 miles. The road distance is 113.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Southam without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cardiff to Southam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Southam bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Southam?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Southam is to train via Reading which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Southam bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Southam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Southam is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Southam.

Where can I stay near Southam?

There are 312+ hotels available in Southam.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 39m
£53–161
Bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 3m
£19–64
Drive 112.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Southamcar 112.4 mi
2h 15m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leamington Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 45m
£42–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall Stbus Uk077 / ...
5h 38m
£21–53

Cardiff to Southam by train and bus

178Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Southam.

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Distance: 186.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Southam, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Park Lane via Reading, Leamington Spa, and Parish Church in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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