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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coniston is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coniston is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coniston?

The distance between Cardiff and Coniston is 252 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cardiff to Coniston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Coniston is 251 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3224+ hotels available in Coniston.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Coniston 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 CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake DistrictRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 10m
£90–186
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
11h 5m
£37–141
Drive 249.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Coniston249.3 mi
5h 3m
£61–88
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake DistrictManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 10m
£74–164

Cardiff to Coniston by bus, foot, and train

4Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Coniston.

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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.

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