There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Lancashire by train, bus, or car
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£67–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 45m£43–72Drive 198.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lancashirecar 198.3 mi
4h 13m£49–71Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 51m£86–128
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Lancashire is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.
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 bus from Wales to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Wheatley Farm via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
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 bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Lancashire is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wheatley Farm via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 45m.
- 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
- 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
- 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)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Lancashire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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.
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