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How to get fromCardiff to Lake District (Land)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Lake District (Land) 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 45m
    £101–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 12m
    £59–135

  3. Drive 266.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lake District (Land)car car 266.3 mi
    5h 35m
    £65–94

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle, bus, line 78 bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    7h 50m
    £77–182

  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 / ...
    7h 20m
    £108–186

  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 29m
    £104–180

  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 28m
    £95–222

  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
    8h 8m
    £107–237

Cardiff to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lake District (Land), England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to National Trust car park via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to National Trust car park via Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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