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How to get fromCardiff to Accringtonby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 51m
    £64–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    7h 11m
    £13–46

  3. Drive 193.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Accringtoncar193.4 mi
    4h 3m
    £49–70

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    7h 30m
    £92–232

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to BroadwaybusX41
    5h 9m

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    7h 26m
    £20–63

Cardiff to Accrington by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Warner Street via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 11m.

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