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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Cardiff?

The distance between Blackburn and Cardiff is 202 miles. The road distance is 193.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Blackburn to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Cardiff bus from?

Blackburn to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Blackburn to Cardiff bus arrive?

Blackburn to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackburn to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Cardiff is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Blackburn to Cardiff.

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

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Blackburn to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 / ...
4h 58m
£70–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 35m
£35–97
Drive 192.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Cardiffcar 192.7 mi
4h 8m
£47–68
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 12m
£142–431
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 3m
£76–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 33m
£74–118
Fly Manchester Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 17m
£134–269
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn 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 57m
£104–245

Blackburn to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 200.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 35m.

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