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How to get fromCardiff to Conistonby train, bus, or car

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

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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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 10m
    £107–163

  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 Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    12h 52m
    £51–81

  3. Drive  249.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Conistoncar car 249.3 mi
    5h 5m
    £62–89

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus bus X7
    8h 3m

  5. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Crownbus bus 505
    8h 20m
    £83–145

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus bus X7
    8h 26m

Cardiff to Coniston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Coniston via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 52m.

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