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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bury Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Bury to Cardiff?

The distance between Bury and Cardiff is 180 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Bury to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bury to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bury to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bury to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £370 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Bury to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bury to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Cardiff is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Bury to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bury 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 38m
£68–99
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 Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 27m
£41–56
Drive 181.3 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Cardiffcar 181.3 mi
3h 55m
£45–65
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
7h 3m
£55–369
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 / ...
5h 12m
£83–254
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 37m
£136–389

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bury Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 27m.

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