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How to get fromAshton-under-Lyne to Cardiffby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 29m
    £58–98
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    7h 28m
    £27–43
  3. Drive  185.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiffcar car 185.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £46–67
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 30m
    £73–127

Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff by tram and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cavendish Street to Sophia Gardens via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 28m.

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