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

The cheapest way to get from Thrapston to Cardiff is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thrapston to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Thrapston and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Thrapston to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sackville Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Interchange, Coach Park and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Thrapston to Cardiff?

The distance between Thrapston and Cardiff is 225 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thrapston to Cardiff without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 24m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Thrapston to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thrapston to Cardiff bus from?

Thrapston to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Train or bus from Thrapston to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Thrapston to Cardiff is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 24m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Thrapston to Cardiff bus arrive?

Thrapston to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Thrapston to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Thrapston to Cardiff is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Thrapston to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Thrapston to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Thrapston 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 24m
£47–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shelmerdine Rise to Northampton Bus InterchangeX47
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
9h 47m
£20–49
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
6h 48m
£34–67
Drive 154 mi
1. Drive from Thrapston to Cardiff154 mi
3h 6m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to NottinghamLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 31m
£53–221

Thrapston to Cardiff by bus and train

59Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.9 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from (Thrapston) Thrapston Library to Cardiff Central via Co-op Store, Old Town Hall, Railway Station, Peterborough, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sackville Street to Sophia Gardens via Bus Interchange, Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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