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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Longton is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 23m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Longton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Longton. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Dunrobin Street via Birmingham Coach Station and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Longton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Longton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Longton via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Longton?

The distance between Cardiff and Longton is 156 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Longton without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Longton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Longton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Longton train from?

Cardiff to Longton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Longton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Longton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Longton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Longton train arrive?

Cardiff to Longton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Longton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Longton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cardiff to Longton.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Longton?

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Where can I stay near Longton?

There are 679+ hotels available in Longton.

Cardiff to Longton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 50m
£61–103
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 / ...
5h 23m
£29–70
Drive 143.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Longtoncar 143.9 mi
2h 35m
£36–52
Train via Birmingham
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 59m
£73–116

Cardiff to Longton by train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.2 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Dunrobin Street via Birmingham Coach Station and bus station in around 5h 23m.

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