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

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

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  1. Line 163 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heywood Library to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 163 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 2m
    £57–92

  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 49m
    £27–40

  3. Drive  182.4 mi

    1. Drive from Heywood to Cardiffcar car 182.4 mi
    3h 52m
    £45–65

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 29m
    £53–243

  5. Line 163 bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Heywood Library to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 163
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 42m
    £74–127

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 21m
    £72–177

Heywood to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Heywood, Rochdale, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Heywood Library to Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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