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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ormskirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ormskirk station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F and Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ormskirk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ormskirk via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ormskirk?

The distance between Cardiff and Ormskirk is 187 miles. The road distance is 177.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ormskirk bus from?

Cardiff to Ormskirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ormskirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ormskirk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ormskirk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ormskirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ormskirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ormskirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ormskirk is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Cardiff to Ormskirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Ormskirk?

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirktrain
4h 26m
£75–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
7h 30m
£20–33
Drive 176 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ormskirkcar 176 mi
3h 51m
£44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 40m
£78–191
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 57m
£76–140
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
5h
£94–173

Cardiff to Ormskirk by train

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, World of Glass, and Chalon Way West in around 7h 30m.

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