What is the cheapest way to get from Horwich to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Horwich to Wales is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Horwich to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Horwich to Wales is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Horwich and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Horwich to Wales. However, there are services departing from Albert Street and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bolton Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Horwich and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Wales. However, there are services departing from Blackrod and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Horwich to Wales?

The distance between Horwich and Wales is 187 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.

How do I travel from Horwich to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Horwich to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Horwich to Wales?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Horwich to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horwich to Wales bus from?

Horwich to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Horwich to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Horwich to Wales?

The best way to get from Horwich to Wales is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Horwich to Wales bus arrive?

Horwich to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Horwich to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Horwich to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Horwich to Wales is 177 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Horwich to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Horwich to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Wales.

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There are 4 ways to get from Horwich to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 34m
£72–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 39m
£27–54
Drive 176.4 mi
1. Drive from Horwich to Cardiffcar 176.4 mi
4h
£43–62
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 54m
£87–142

Horwich to Wales by train

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Distance: 186.1 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Horwich, England and 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 Albert Street to Cardiff North Road via Bolton Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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