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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thame is to train and bus via Cheltenham which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thame is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thame?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thame. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Lewknor Turn M40 J6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thame?

The distance between Cardiff and Thame is 164 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thame without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cardiff to Thame, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thame bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thame?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thame is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thame bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thame?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thame is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Thame.

Where can I stay near Thame?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Thame.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Thame 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 Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 22m
£43–155
Train, bus via Cheltenham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus 801
3. Take the bus from West Street to George Streetbus S3
5h 52m
£18–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lewknor Turn M40 J6bus Oxf
4h 44m
£20–42
Drive 112.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thamecar 112.8 mi
2h 26m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Speedwell Streetbus X2 / ...
4h 6m
£37–168

Cardiff to Thame by train and bus

154Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.2 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thame, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cricket Ground via Reading, Oxford, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, and Station Bridge in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Lewknor Turn M40 J6 in around 4h 44m.

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