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How to get fromCardiff to Ulverstonby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Ulverston by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain train
    5h 29m
    £79–128

  2. Drive  244.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Ulverstoncar car 244.2 mi
    4h 58m
    £61–87

  3. 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 Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain train
    7h 48m
    £103–236

  4. 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 Ulverstontrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    5h 53m
    £82–140

  5. 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 Lancastertrain train
    5. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain train
    8h 12m
    £93–211

Cardiff to Ulverston by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ulverston via Crewe and Lancaster in around 5h 29m.

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