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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thorpeness is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thorpeness is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thorpeness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thorpeness. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Mere via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Old Cattle Market Bus Station and Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thorpeness?

The distance between Cardiff and Thorpeness is 252 miles. The road distance is 249.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thorpeness without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cardiff to Thorpeness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thorpeness bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thorpeness?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thorpeness is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thorpeness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thorpeness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thorpeness is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Thorpeness.

Where can I stay near Thorpeness?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Thorpeness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Thorpeness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to IpswichLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 26m
£70–181
Drive 248.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thorpeness248.3 mi
4h 49m
£62–90
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema717 / ...
4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Car Park64
10h 5m
Train via Ilford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Romford to IpswichLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich
7h 39m
£83–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinema816
3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Car Park64
10h 37m

Cardiff to Thorpeness by train and bus

88Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.3 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mere via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Saxmundham, and Street Farm Road in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mere via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, and Car Park in around 10h 5m.

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