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How to get fromCardiff to Conistonby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Coniston by train, bus, or car

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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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 10m
    £112–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    11h 49m
    £59–129

  3. Drive 249.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Conistoncar car 249.3 mi
    5h 5m
    £61–88

  4. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Crownbus bus 505
    7h 55m
    £95–176

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus bus X7
    9h 36m

Cardiff to Coniston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Coniston via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 49m.

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