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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sellafield is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sellafield is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Sellafield?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sellafield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sellafield?

The distance between Cardiff and Sellafield is 291 miles. The road distance is 270.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sellafield without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cardiff to Sellafield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Sellafield train from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Sellafield train arrive?

Cardiff to Sellafield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Sellafield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Sellafield is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Cardiff to Sellafield.

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

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Where can I stay near Sellafield?

There are 737+ hotels available in Sellafield.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sellafieldtrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle
7h 34m
£110–202
Drive 269 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Sellafieldcar 269 mi
5h 35m
£66–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain
11h 25m
£73–163
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Sellafieldtrain
7h 56m
£121–201

Cardiff to Sellafield by train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sellafield.

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Distance: 289.5 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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