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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
    5h 41m
    £66–146

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus StationbusX43
    8h 58m
    £25–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusX43
    8h 15m

  4. Drive 202.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Barrowfordcar202.7 mi
    4h 9m
    £52–74

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeBRS - LBA
    8h 12m
    £83–175

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Bus Stationbus483
    6h 33m

Cardiff to Barrowford by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Barrowford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nelson via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Rushton Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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