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 £13 - £40 and takes 7h 2m.

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 5m 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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Market Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

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 10m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bacup?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bacup is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bacup bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bacup is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Cardiff to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2353+ hotels available in Bacup.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 10m
£52–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
7h 2m
£14–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
6h 43m
£40–120
Drive 193.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bacup193.1 mi
4h 5m
£48–69

Cardiff to Bacup by bus

125Weekly Buses

7h 2mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bacup.

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Distance: 192.3 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Market Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 2m.

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