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

The cheapest way to get from Bacup to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bacup to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bacup and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bacup to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Bacup and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Bacup to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Todmorden and arriving at Cardiff Central via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Bacup to Cardiff?

The distance between Bacup and Cardiff is 195 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bacup to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Bacup to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bacup to Cardiff bus from?

Bacup to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bacup to Cardiff train from?

Bacup to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bacup to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bacup to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Bacup to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bacup to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bacup to Cardiff train arrive?

Bacup to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bacup to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bacup to Cardiff is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Bacup to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Bacup to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bacup to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 6m
£73–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 39m
£30–85
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from Bacup to Cardiffcar 193.8 mi
4h 7m
£48–69
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 25m
£89–156

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Distance: 194.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Bacup, 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 £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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