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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bacup is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bacup is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Market Street via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bacup?

The distance between Cardiff and Bacup is 193 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bacup without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Cardiff to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bacup bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bacup?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bacup is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bacup bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bacup is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 1464+ hotels available in Bacup.

Cardiff to Bacup - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 330 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Bacup by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 21m
£69–116
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
7h 39m
£19–34
Drive 193.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bacupcar 193.1 mi
4h 6m
£48–70
Train, line 330 bus, line 409 bus, line 464 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchangebus 330
4. Take the bus from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 409
5. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Streetbus 464
6h 41m

Cardiff to Bacup by train, foot, tram, and bus

108Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bacup.

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Distance: 192.4 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Market Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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