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

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Cardiff is to line 540 bus and bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwen to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Darwen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Town Centre and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Darwen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Darwen and arriving at Cardiff Central via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Darwen to Cardiff?

The distance between Darwen and Cardiff is 190 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darwen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Darwen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Cardiff bus from?

Darwen to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Cardiff train from?

Darwen to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Darwen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Darwen to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 540 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Darwen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Darwen to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Darwen to Cardiff train arrive?

Darwen to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Darwen to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Cardiff is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Darwen to Cardiff.

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

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Darwen to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, line 540 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwen to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 55m
£74–137
Line 540 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 20m
£34–95
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Cardiffcar 187.6 mi
4h 5m
£46–67
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 4m
£141–428
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 33m
£93–167
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 9m
£133–266

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 189.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 20m.

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