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How to get fromCardiff to English Channelby train, unknown, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to English Channel by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Carlisle

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 2m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    11h 10m

  3. Train, fly to Newcastle, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    5. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 39m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain train
    3. Walk from Corkickle to English Channelunknown unknown
    8h

  5. Train, bus, travel

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    5. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    9h 29m

  6. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    5. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 21m

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    5. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 55m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and English Channel?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to English Channel. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Parton, then travel to English Channel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to English Channel via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Workington in around 11h 10m.

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