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

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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 41m
    £90–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    10h 29m
    £55–149

  3. Drive 246.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Grasmerecar car 246.3 mi
    5h 3m
    £61–88

  4. Train, fly

    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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 36m
    £89–199

  5. 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 / ...
    7h 2m
    £97–176

  6. 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
    8h 20m
    £133–215

Cardiff to Grasmere by train and bus

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Grasmere, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Heaton Cooper Studio via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Heaton Cooper Studio via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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