What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hanley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hanley is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hanley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hanley is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hanley station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at bus station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hanley?

The distance between Cardiff and Hanley is 153 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Hanley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hanley without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Hanley?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cardiff to Hanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hanley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hanley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hanley is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hanley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hanley is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cardiff to Hanley.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Hanley?

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Where can I stay near Hanley?

There are 666+ hotels available in Hanley.

Cardiff to Hanley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 103 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Hanley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 18m
£72–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to bus stationbus 551 / ...
4h 50m
£29–70
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hanleycar 147.8 mi
2h 35m
£37–54
Train, line 103 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Stafford Streetbus 103
3h 53m

Cardiff to Hanley by train and bus

98Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harding Road via Birmingham New Street, Stoke-on-Trent, and Stoke-on-Trent rail station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to bus station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 50m.

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