How to travel from Northampton to Cardiff

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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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€62

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€27

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

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from Northampton to Cardiff

How to get from Northampton to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Northampton to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:50AM6h15
Northampton
06:05PMCardiff
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:50AM6h15
Northampton
06:05PMCardiff
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:30AM6h10
Northampton
04:40PMCardiff
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:10AM7h10
Northampton
02:20PMCardiff
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Northampton to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Northampton to Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Northampton and Cardiff including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cardiff:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Cardiff costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Northampton to Cardiff is approximately 111 miles (179 km).
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Cardiff is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Northampton to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, West Midlands Trains to go to Cardiff by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Northampton to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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