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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wellingborough is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wellingborough is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wellingborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Church Street Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Wellingborough?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wellingborough via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wellingborough?

The distance between Cardiff and Wellingborough is 213 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wellingborough without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cardiff to Wellingborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wellingborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wellingborough train from?

Cardiff to Wellingborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Wellingborough?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wellingborough is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wellingborough bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Wellingborough train arrive?

Cardiff to Wellingborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wellingborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wellingborough is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Wellingborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Wellingborough?

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Where can I stay near Wellingborough?

There are 741+ hotels available in Wellingborough.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Wellingborough 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 WellingboroughLondon St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 18m
£53–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900
5h 48m
£31–63
Drive 143.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Wellingborough143.5 mi
2h 56m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NorthamptonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 13m
£40–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
3. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to Northampton Bus Interchange96
5h 28m
£40–112

Cardiff to Wellingborough by train and subway

193Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wellingborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Church Street Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 48m.

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