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

The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Cardiff is to bus via Birmingham which costs £15 - £29 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rushden to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rushden and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Northampton Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Rushden to Cardiff?

The distance between Rushden and Cardiff is 218 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rushden to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Rushden to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Cardiff bus from?

Rushden to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.

Train or bus from Rushden to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Rushden to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Rushden to Cardiff bus arrive?

Rushden to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Rushden to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Cardiff is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Rushden to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Rushden to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rushden 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
best
1. Take the train from Wellingborough to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 2m
£94–174
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus
7h 54m
£16–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 53m
£32–77
Drive 146.5 mi
1. Drive from Rushden to Cardiffcar 146.5 mi
3h
£37–53
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 41m
£80–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 20m
£77–131

Rushden to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

10Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from (Rushden) Adnitt Road to Cardiff Central via Rail Station Forecourt, Wellingborough, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Sophia Gardens via Northampton Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 53m.

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