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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lancashire to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 6m
    £71–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    7h 26m
    £39–103

  3. Drive 198.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lancashire to Cardiffcar car 198.3 mi
    4h 12m
    £49–70

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 28m
    £144–434

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Langho to Manchester Victoriatrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 19m
    £78–144

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Langho to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 49m
    £76–122

  7. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 33m
    £136–272

Lancashire to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Lancashire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Wheatley Farm to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, and Crewe in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wheatley Farm to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 26m.

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