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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thrapston is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thrapston is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thrapston?

The distance between Cardiff and Thrapston is 232 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thrapston without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Cardiff to Thrapston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thrapston bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thrapston?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thrapston is to train via London which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thrapston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thrapston is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 372+ hotels available in Thrapston.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to KetteringLondon St Pancras International - Corby / ...
5h 5m
£62–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Coach ParkUk024 / ...
9h 8m
£20–51
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900
7h 41m
£33–66
Drive 153.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thrapston153.9 mi
3h 7m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
5h 50m
£49–144

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Thrapston.

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Kettering, and Newland Centre in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 41m.

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