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How to get fromCardiff to Thornbyby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Thornby by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RugbytrainBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 2m
    £66–148
  2. Drive 136 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Thornbycar136 mi
    2h 40m
    £35–50
  3. Train via Rail Station approach road

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NorthamptontrainBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    5h 11m
    £40–121

Cardiff to Thornby by train and bus

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thornby, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thornby via Birmingham New Street and Rugby in around 3h 2m.

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