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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coniston Water is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 1m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Coniston Water?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Coniston Water. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coniston Water?

The distance between Cardiff and Coniston Water is 254 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coniston Water without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Cardiff to Coniston Water, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coniston Water bus from?

Cardiff to Coniston Water bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Coniston Water?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coniston Water is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Coniston Water bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Coniston Water?

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

Where can I stay near Coniston Water?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Coniston Water.

Cardiff to Coniston Water - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 13m
£117–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 1m
£58–135
Drive 249.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Conistoncar 249.3 mi
5h 5m
£63–90
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 12m
£98–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
4. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus X7
9h 39m

Cardiff to Coniston Water by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 1mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Coniston Water.

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Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 1m.

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