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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Coniston Water 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 13m
    £81–202

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    10h 29m
    £44–121

  3. Drive 249.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Conistoncar car 249.3 mi
    5h 5m
    £61–89

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 9m
    £67–149

  5. Train via Manchester #2

    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 Windermeretrain train
    9h 13m
    £51–344

Cardiff to Coniston Water by bus, foot, and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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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 13m.

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