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How to get fromCardiff to Horwichby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 24m
    £53–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    7h 29m
    £16–44

  3. Drive 176.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Horwichcar176.3 mi
    3h 57m
    £45–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    7h 12m
    £83–209

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North WesterntrainRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
    5h 22m
    £41–161

Cardiff to Horwich by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Horwich, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Albert Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 7h 29m.

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