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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Accrington is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Accrington is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Warner Street via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Accrington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Accrington via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Accrington?

The distance between Cardiff and Accrington is 207 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cardiff to Accrington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Accrington bus from?

Cardiff to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Accrington train from?

Cardiff to Accrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Accrington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Accrington is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Accrington bus arrive?

Cardiff to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Accrington train arrive?

Cardiff to Accrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Accrington is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Accrington.

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

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Cardiff to Accrington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
4h 50m
£78–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h 17m
£18–31
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broadwaybus X41
7h 6m
Drive 193.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Accringtoncar 193.4 mi
4h 4m
£48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broadwaybus X41
5h 36m

Cardiff to Accrington by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Accrington via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Warner Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 17m.

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