There are 4 ways to get from Rawtenstall to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 6m£67–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
6h 12m£35–85Drive 189.7 mi
- Drive from Rawtenstall to Cardiffcar 189.7 mi
3h 58m£47–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 23m£65–101
Rawtenstall to Wales by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Wales is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rawtenstall station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rawtenstall to Wales. However, there are services departing from Shudehill and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Rawtenstall and Wales is 188 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rawtenstall to Wales, including transfers.
Rawtenstall to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rawtenstall to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Wales is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Rawtenstall, 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, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens 5 times a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rawtenstall to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rawtenstall to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Wales is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Rawtenstall to Wales.
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