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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chorley is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chorley is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Yarrow Gate via Birmingham Coach Station, St Peter's Square and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chorley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chorley?

The distance between Cardiff and Chorley is 192 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chorley without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cardiff to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chorley bus from?

Cardiff to Chorley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chorley train from?

Cardiff to Chorley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Chorley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chorley is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chorley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Chorley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Chorley train arrive?

Cardiff to Chorley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Chorley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chorley is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Chorley.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Chorley?

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Where can I stay near Chorley?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Chorley 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 / ...
4h 10m
£72–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 30m
£41–98
Drive 180.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chorleycar 180.2 mi
4h 1m
£44–64
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m
£87–135

Cardiff to Chorley by train

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Distance: 191.2 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Yarrow Gate via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Bolton Interchange in around 7h 30m.

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