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How to get fromCardiff to Athertonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Atherton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    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 17m
    £61–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 2m
    £37–60

  3. Drive  170.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Athertoncar car 170.3 mi
    3h 47m
    £43–61

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 12m
    £44–212

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 25m
    £59–93

  6. Train, 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 Chester Street to Morley Streetbus bus V2
    5h 20m
    £81–127

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 27m
    £135–369

Cardiff to Atherton by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hag Fold via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Morley Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 2m.

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