Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Buckinghamby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Buckingham

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Buckingham 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.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain train
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Oxfordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Oxford to Bicester Villagetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Pioneer Square to Tescobus bus X5
    3h 44m
    £49–89

  2. Train, bus via Cheltenham

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Magdalen Street Eastbus bus X52
    3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    5h 52m
    £28–51

  3. Train, bus via Faringdon

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus bus S6
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus S6
    4. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    4h 37m
    £36–60

  4. Drive  119 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Buckinghamcar car 119 mi
    2h 35m
    £30–43

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    6h 23m
    £33–54

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Buckingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There