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 - £85 and takes 9h 36m.

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 8m and costs £35 - £55.

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 Birmingham Coach Station, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thrapston?

The distance between Cardiff and Thrapston is 232 miles. The road distance is 155.1 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 4h 59m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 4h 59m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Interchange, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thrapston bus arrive?

Cardiff to Thrapston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thrapston is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 239+ hotels available in Thrapston.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Thrapston 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
4h 59m
£61–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Raunds) Shelmerdine Risebus X47
9h 36m
£20–82
Bus via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
8h 19m
£29–69
Drive 154.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thrapstoncar 154.2 mi
3h 8m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
5h 43m
£35–135

Cardiff to Thrapston by train, subway, foot, and bus

72Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Thrapston.

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Park, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 19m.

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