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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Northampton to Cardiff?

The distance between Northampton and Cardiff is 158 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Northampton to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Cardiff bus from?

Northampton to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Cardiff train from?

Northampton to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Northampton to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Northampton to Cardiff bus arrive?

Northampton to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Northampton to Cardiff train arrive?

Northampton to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Cardiff is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Northampton to Cardiff.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Northampton to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Northampton to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 500 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 52m
£72–126
Drive 134.2 mi
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1. Drive from Northampton to Cardiffcar 134.2 mi
2h 47m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 57m
£34–78
Bus, line 500 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Northampton Roadbus X88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Pioneer Squarebus 500
3. Take the bus from Pioneer Square to Magdalen Street Eastbus S5 / ...
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
5. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£49–95

Northampton to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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