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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Keswick 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 6m
    £90–141

  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 Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 48m
    £53–88

  3. Drive  259 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Keswickcar car 259 mi
    5h 21m
    £64–93

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 25m
    £73–169

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 34m
    £90–143

  6. Train via Manchester #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    8h 14m
    £86–143

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 7m
    £83–199

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 29m
    £88–219

Cardiff to Keswick by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 9h 48m.

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