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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Prescot is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Prescot is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Wycherley Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Prescot via Crewe and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Prescot?

The distance between Cardiff and Prescot is 187 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Prescot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Prescot train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Prescot?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Prescot is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Prescot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Prescot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Prescot is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Prescot.

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

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£71–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
7h 12m
£20–33
Drive 164.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Prescotcar 164.8 mi
3h 38m
£41–59
Train to Bristol Airport, 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 25m
£62–164
Train, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Runcorn Station to Houghton Streetbus 61
4h 28m
£63–116
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 1m
£85–151
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
5h 45m
£76–199

Cardiff to Prescot by train

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Distance: 185.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prescot via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Wycherley Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 12m.

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