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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Coach Park and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Kettering to Cardiff?

The distance between Kettering and Cardiff is 220 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kettering to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Cardiff bus from?

Kettering to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Cardiff train from?

Kettering to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Kettering to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Kettering to Cardiff bus arrive?

Kettering to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Kettering to Cardiff train arrive?

Kettering to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Cardiff is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kettering to Cardiff.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Cardiff 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 Kettering to London St Pancras IntlCorby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 29m
£58–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
6h 16m
£32–67
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Cardiff147.8 mi
2h 52m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
4h 21m
£43–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus InterchangeX4 / ...
2. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
4. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
7h 12m
£51–119

Kettering to Cardiff by train and subway

201Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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