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How to get fromCardiff to Ramsbottomby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Ramsbottom by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 40m
    £73–121
  2. Drive 185.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Ramsbottomcar car 185.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £47–67
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 20m
    £63–91

Cardiff to Ramsbottom by train, tram, and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ramsbottom, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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