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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Accrington to Cardiff?

The distance between Accrington and Cardiff is 207 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Accrington to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Cardiff bus from?

Accrington to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Cardiff train from?

Accrington to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Accrington to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Accrington to Cardiff bus arrive?

Accrington to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Cardiff train arrive?

Accrington to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Cardiff is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Accrington to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Cardiff?

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Accrington to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Accrington to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 14m
£59–112
Drive 194.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Cardiffcar 194.2 mi
4h 5m
£48–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 31m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
7h 53m
£63–263
Train
1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 15m
£67–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 21m
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Accrington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 59m
£91–213

Accrington to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 205.9 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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