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How to get fromCardiff to Coniston Waterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake DistricttrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 14m
    £95–230

  2. Drive 249.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Conistoncar249.3 mi
    5h 3m
    £62–89

  3. Bus, train

    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 Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    9h 17m
    £77–143

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    7h 58m
    £101–256

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-FurnesstrainManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    9h 46m
    £65–136

  6. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    7h 30m
    £91–264

Cardiff to Coniston Water by train, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Coniston Water, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Coniston Water via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 14m.

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