There are 5 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 29m£68–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
5h 53m£37–87Drive 185.7 mi
- Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiffcar 185.7 mi
3h 28m£46–66Fly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 38m£136–416Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 29m£83–147
Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cavendish Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Cardiff is 175 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff, including transfers.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 53m.
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 £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Cardiff.
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