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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Sellafield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Sellafieldtrain train
    7h 20m
    £107–188

  2. Drive 269 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Sellafieldcar car 269 mi
    5h 35m
    £67–97

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain train
    11h
    £73–163

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sellafieldtrain train
    8h 8m
    £89–214

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain train
    7h 56m
    £111–204

  6. Train via Manchester #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain train
    9h
    £138–238

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sellafieldtrain train
    7h 52m
    £98–285

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sellafieldtrain train
    8h 25m
    £113–260

Cardiff to Sellafield by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sellafield, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sellafield via Crewe and Lancaster in around 7h 20m.

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