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How to get fromRushden to Cardiffby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rushden to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellingborough to London St Pancras Intltrain train Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 43m
    £119–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    7h 18m
    £26–47

  3. Drive  147.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rushden to Cardiffcar car 147.2 mi
    3h 5m
    £37–54

  4. Train via Bedford station

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 30m
    £99–153

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 38m
    £65–116

  6. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    7h 59m
    £32–65

Rushden to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Rushden to Cardiff Central via Wellingborough, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Sophia Gardens via Northampton Bus Interchange and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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