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There are 5 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sellafieldtrain train Manchester Airport - Corkickle
    7h 34m
    £114–204

  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 Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central 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
    10h 20m
    £70–157

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Sellafieldtrain train
    8h 46m
    £181–505

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Sellafieldtrain train
    7h 55m
    £131–212

Cardiff to Sellafield by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sellafield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 34m.

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