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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thorpe is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £13 - £30 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thorpe is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thorpe. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Red Lion via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Elmsleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thorpe?

The distance between Cardiff and Thorpe is 136 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thorpe without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cardiff to Thorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thorpe bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thorpe?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thorpe is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thorpe bus arrive?

Cardiff to Thorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thorpe is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cardiff to Thorpe.

Where can I stay near Thorpe?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Thorpe.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Thorpe 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 ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to StainesReading - London Waterloo / ...
2h 55m
£52–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5201 / ...
4h 53m
£14–40
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thorpe129.6 mi
2h 24m
£33–47
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
5h 28m
£14–30

Cardiff to Thorpe by train, foot, and bus

188Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.3 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thorpe, Surrey, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blackett Close via Reading, Staines, and Elmsleigh Bus Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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