There are 6 ways to get from Haydock to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 4m£56–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
7h 48m£31–52Drive 167.7 mi
- Drive from Haydock to Cardiffcar 167.7 mi
3h 41m£42–60Fly, train
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 41m£66–154Train
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 21m£59–97Line 612 bus, train
- Take the bus from Grosvenor Road to Wigan Bus Stationbus 612
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 28m£77–122
Haydock to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haydock to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Haydock to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Haydock to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Haydock to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Earlestown and arriving at Cardiff Central via Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Haydock and Cardiff is 171 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.
The best way to get from Haydock to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Haydock to Cardiff, including transfers.
Haydock to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Haydock to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Haydock to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Haydock, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Crewe to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Road to Sophia Gardens via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Haydock to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Haydock to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haydock to Cardiff is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Haydock to Cardiff.
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