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

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

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 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Southam?

The distance between Cardiff and Southam is 145 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 which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 5h 1m.

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 1378+ hotels available in Southam.

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

There are 4 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
best
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 - Banbury / ...
3h 41m
£35–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 1m
£22–57
Drive 112.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Southamcar 112.4 mi
2h 15m
£28–40
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
5h 6m
£49–113

Cardiff to Southam by train and bus

103Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Southam.

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Distance: 143.9 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Park Lane via Birmingham New Street, Leamington Spa, and Parish Church in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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