What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Accrington to Cardiff?

The distance between Accrington and Cardiff is 207 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Accrington to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Cardiff bus from?

Accrington to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Cardiff train from?

Accrington to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Accrington to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Accrington to Cardiff bus arrive?

Accrington to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Cardiff train arrive?

Accrington to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Cardiff is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Accrington to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Cardiff?

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Accrington to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Cardiff 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
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 16m
£68–137
Drive 194.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Cardiffcar 194.2 mi
4h 5m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 18m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 38m
Bus, train via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 28m

Accrington to Cardiff by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Accrington to Cardiff.

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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