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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at University RE via Cross Cheaping and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Rugby to Cardiff?

The distance between Rugby and Cardiff is 138 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rugby to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Cardiff bus from?

Rugby to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Rugby to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Rugby to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Rugby to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rugby to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rugby to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Cardiff is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rugby to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Rugby to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 27m
£65–105
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
4h 38m
£20–43
Drive 121.6 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Cardiffcar 121.6 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
5h 39m

Rugby to Cardiff by train

97Weekly Trains

3h 27mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rugby to Cardiff.

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to University RE via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 39m.

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