There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Lancashire by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
5h 23m£67–112Drive 198.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Lancashirecar 198.3 mi
4h 13m£50–71Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 28m£59–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain
7h 5m£72–113
Wales to Lancashire by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Lancashire is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Lancashire is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Langho via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Wales and Lancashire is 200 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Lancashire without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Wales to Lancashire, including transfers.
Wales to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Lancashire is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Wales to Lancashire.
Book your Wales to Lancashire train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Wales and Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Langho via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Langho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Langho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 2307+ hotels available in Lancashire.




























