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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bacup to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 8m
    £52–135
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 37m
    £24–42
  3. Drive 193.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bacup to Cardiffcar car 193.8 mi
    4h 7m
    £47–68
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 44m
    £56–172
  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 22m
    £33–160

Bacup to Cardiff by bus, train, and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Sophia Gardens via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 7h 37m.

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