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How to get fromGolborne to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 47m
    £61–103
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 51m
    £31–51
  3. Drive  165.4 mi

    1. Drive from Golborne to Cardiffcar car 165.4 mi
    3h 39m
    £41–59
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    6h 52m
    £55–247
  5. Train via Chester

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 9m
    £59–98
  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 25m
    £77–127

Golborne to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Golborne, Wigan, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Cardiff North Road via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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