There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 53m£65–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
9h 5m£19–61Drive 208 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys208 mi
4h 19m£53–76Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fylde
8h 5m£87–257Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Poulton-le-FyldeManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 28m£57–108Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
9h 6m£29–80Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fylde
6h 34m£111–348
Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys is to bus which costs £18 - £65 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Meadows Ave via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Anchorsholme via Crewe, Preston and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Cardiff and Thornton-Cleveleys is 211 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys, including transfers.
Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.
Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £65 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Anchorsholme via Crewe, Preston, Blackpool North, and North Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Meadows Ave via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 5m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £90–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £90–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fylde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Poulton-le-Fylde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fylde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Thornton-Cleveleys.
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