What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lancashire?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lancashire is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lancashire?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lancashire is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lancashire?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Wheatley Farm via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lancashire?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Langho via Crewe, Preston and Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lancashire?

The distance between Cardiff and Lancashire is 207 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lancashire without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lancashire without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 28m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lancashire?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cardiff to Lancashire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lancashire bus from?

Cardiff to Lancashire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lancashire train from?

Cardiff to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Lancashire?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lancashire is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 28m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £230 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lancashire bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lancashire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lancashire train arrive?

Cardiff to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lancashire?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lancashire is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Lancashire.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Lancashire?

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Where can I stay near Lancashire?

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Cardiff to Lancashire - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 28m
£59–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 15m
£43–73
Drive 198.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lancashirecar 198.3 mi
4h 13m
£49–71
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
7h 35m
£53–222
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
5h 30m
£67–111
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain
6h 3m
£83–147
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
8h 8m
£84–197

Cardiff to Lancashire by train

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Langho via Crewe, Preston, and Blackburn in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wheatley Farm via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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