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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thornham is to bus and train which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thornham is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thornham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thornham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Orange Tree via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Interchange and Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thornham?

The distance between Cardiff and Thornham is 268 miles. The road distance is 228.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thornham without a car is to train and line 36 bus which takes 6h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cardiff to Thornham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thornham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thornham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thornham is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thornham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thornham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thornham is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Thornham.

Where can I stay near Thornham?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Thornham.

Cardiff to Thornham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, bus, and car

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

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

Train, line 36 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynn
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Orange Tree36
6h 6m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings LynnLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn
8h 53m
£37–87
Drive 227.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thornham227.1 mi
4h 34m
£58–83
Train, fly, bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)CWL - NWI
3. Take the bus from Railway Approach to The Buttlands
4. Take the bus from The Buttlands to The Orange Tree
10h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
3. Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynn
7h 52m
£62–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchange727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Transport Interchange88 / ...
10h 43m

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.1 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thornham, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Orange Tree via Birmingham New Street, Ely, Kings Lynn, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Orange Tree via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Interchange, and Transport Interchange in around 10h 43m.

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