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

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

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 Pool Meadow Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 Stagecoach Midlands, depart from North Street station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Cardiff train from?

Rugby to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, 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 14m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can line 86 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Rugby to Cardiff bus arrive?

Rugby to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.

Where does the Rugby to Cardiff train arrive?

Rugby to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, 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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Rugby to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 86 bus

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 14m
£61–200
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 30m
£20–76
Drive 121.6 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Cardiffcar 121.6 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Line 86 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North Street to Transport Museumbus 86
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
5h 13m
£38–52

Rugby to Cardiff by train

106Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rugby to Cardiff.

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to University RE via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 13m.

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