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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Bury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 4m
    £60–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 8m
    £27–39

  3. Drive  180.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Burycar car 180.6 mi
    3h 54m
    £45–65

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 22m
    £47–208

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4h 38m
    £76–131

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 30m
    £71–172

Cardiff to Bury by train and tram

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bury Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 7h 8m.

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