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How to get fromCardiff to Lake District National Parkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Lake District National Park 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 50m
    £90–155

  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
    8h 29m
    £57–139

  3. Drive 244.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar car 244.5 mi
    5h 7m
    £59–86

  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
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 39m
    £86–202

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 14m
    £98–176

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    7h 53m
    £98–158

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 11m
    £103–238

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 3m
    £116–258

Cardiff to Lake District National Park by train and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lake District National Park, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Rail Interchange via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Keswick via Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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