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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at University RE via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Bolton to Cardiff?

The distance between Bolton and Cardiff is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bolton to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Cardiff bus from?

Bolton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Cardiff train from?

Bolton to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bolton to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Bolton to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bolton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bolton to Cardiff train arrive?

Bolton to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Cardiff is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Bolton to Cardiff.

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

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Bolton to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m
£69–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
7h 50m
£38–92
Drive 179.5 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Cardiffcar 179.5 mi
3h 49m
£44–64
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 28m
£128–360
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£88–148
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 41m
£140–280

Bolton to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 179.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to University RE via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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