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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Heywood is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Heywood is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Heywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Heywood Library via Birmingham Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Heywood?

The distance between Cardiff and Heywood is 181 miles. The road distance is 182.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Heywood without a car is to train and line 163 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Cardiff to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Heywood bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Heywood bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Heywood is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Cardiff to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3743+ hotels available in Heywood.

Cardiff to Heywood - 4 ways to travel via train, line 163 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 163 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
4h 35m
£67–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 51m
£39–90
Drive 181.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Heywoodcar 181.7 mi
3h 51m
£45–65
Train, line 163 bus via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
5h 41m
£97–150

Cardiff to Heywood by train, foot, and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 179.5 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Heywood, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Heywood Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 51m.

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