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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 2m
    £59–97

  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 / ...
    9h 37m
    £31–49

  3. Drive  174.6 mi

    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Cardiffcar car 174.6 mi
    3h 51m
    £44–63

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 8m
    £70–184

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 17m
    £82–159

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    12h 24m
    £76–170

Skelmersdale to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Cardiff Central via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Cardiff - North Road via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Bag Lane, Market Street, Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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