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How to get fromCardiff Central bus Station to Widnesby train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Central bus Station to Widnes by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h
    £38–106

  2. Drive 158.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Central bus Station to Widnescar158.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £39–57

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    6h 14m
    £79–180

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 33m
    £41–141

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    6h 21m
    £72–248

Cardiff Central bus Station to Widnes by train

Calendar141Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff Central bus Station, Wales and Widnes, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Widnes via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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