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 £26 - £55 and takes 7h 51m.

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, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

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 8m.

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 8m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 8m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Bacup to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bacup to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 1726+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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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 8m
£73–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
7h 51m
£26–51
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from Bacup to Cardiffcar 193.8 mi
4h 7m
£47–68
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 24m
£89–156

Bacup to Cardiff by bus, train, and tram

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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, you can take a bus from Market Street to Sophia Gardens via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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