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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 Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 49m
    £53–191

  2. Drive 193.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Accringtoncar car 193.4 mi
    4h 4m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    7h 18m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 28m
    £74–202

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broadwaybus bus X41
    5h 9m

  6. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broadwaybus bus X41
    7h 18m

Cardiff to Accrington by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest 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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Warner Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 18m.

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