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How to get fromCardiff to Ashton in Makerfieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Ashton in Makerfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 10m
    £60–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Wellbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Haydock Park Racecourse Main Car Park off A49bus bus Cf4
    6h 16m
    £37–60

  3. Drive  166.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Ashton in Makerfieldcar car 166.4 mi
    3h 37m
    £42–60

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 56m
    £65–171

  5. Train via Chester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 58m
    £57–94

  6. Train, line 322 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand P to Andover Roadbus bus 322
    5h 58m

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 52m
    £66–147

Cardiff to Ashton in Makerfield by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ashton in Makerfield, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Garswood via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Haydock Park Racecourse Main Car Park off A49 via Royal Well, Clarence Parade, and Park & Ride in around 6h 16m.

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