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

The cheapest way to get from Towcester to Cardiff is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Towcester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Towcester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Towcester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Saracens Head Hotel and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Silverstone Race Circuit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Towcester to Cardiff?

The distance between Towcester and Cardiff is 168 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Towcester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Towcester to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Towcester to Cardiff bus from?

Towcester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Silverstone Race Circuit station.

Train or bus from Towcester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Towcester to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Towcester to Cardiff bus arrive?

Towcester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Towcester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Towcester to Cardiff is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Towcester to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 419+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Towcester to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 500 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Towcester 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 Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 32m
£74–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Sophia Gardensbus S3
5h 5m
£28–68
Drive 123.4 mi
1. Drive from Towcester to Cardiffcar 123.4 mi
2h 33m
£31–45
Line 500 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Bicester Village Stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 23m
£55–102

Towcester to Cardiff by bus and train

65Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Towcester to Cardiff.

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Distance: 166.6 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Saracens Head Hotel to Cardiff Central via Rail Station approach road, Northampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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