There are 4 ways to get from Glossop to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 33m£70–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 49m£34–89Drive 180.2 mi
- Drive from Glossop to Cardiffcar 180.2 mi
3h 33m£44–64Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 11m£89–159
Glossop to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glossop to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Glossop to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Glossop to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market Hall and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Glossop to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Glossop and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Glossop and Cardiff is 182 miles. The road distance is 181.3 miles.
The best way to get from Glossop to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Glossop to Cardiff, including transfers.
Glossop to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Glossop to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Glossop to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Glossop, 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, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Glossop to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Glossop to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glossop to Cardiff is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Glossop to Cardiff.
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