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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Heywood is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £75 and takes 6h 42m.

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 50m 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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Heywood Library via Birmingham Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Heywood?

The distance between Cardiff and Heywood is 183 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 which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Heywood?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Heywood is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £75 and takes 6h 42m.

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 50m to drive from Cardiff to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3635+ hotels available in Heywood.

Cardiff to Heywood - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Heywood by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 23m
£48–107
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 42m
£20–75
Drive 181.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Heywoodcar 181.7 mi
3h 50m
£45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 56m
£67–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 13m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

16Weekly Planes

3h 48mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 182 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heywood Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 42m.

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