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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bury to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 38m
    £59–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 28m
    £27–44

  3. Drive  181.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bury to Cardiffcar car 181.3 mi
    3h 55m
    £46–66

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, 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
    6h 37m
    £70–183

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 17m
    £76–130

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 28m
    £76–159

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 47m
    £132–406

Bury to Cardiff by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest 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 £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bury Town Hall to Cardiff - North Road via Printworks, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 28m.

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