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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ulverston is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ulverston is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ulverston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Kiosk via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ulverston?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ulverston via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ulverston?

The distance between Cardiff and Ulverston is 236 miles. The road distance is 245.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ulverston without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cardiff to Ulverston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ulverston bus from?

Cardiff to Ulverston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ulverston train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ulverston?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ulverston is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ulverston bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ulverston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ulverston train arrive?

Cardiff to Ulverston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ulverston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ulverston is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Ulverston.

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

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Where can I stay near Ulverston?

There are 2480+ hotels available in Ulverston.

Cardiff to Ulverston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
5h 34m
£60–171
Train via Manchester #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ulverstontrain
7h 5m
£46–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kioskbus X6 / ...
10h 54m
£55–112
Drive 244.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ulverstoncar 244.2 mi
4h 58m
£60–87
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Ulverstontrain
7h 20m
£112–379
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ulverstontrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
5h 58m
£55–147
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
5. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
7h 55m
£61–212
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
7h 30m
£61–205

Cardiff to Ulverston by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ulverston.

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ulverston via Crewe and Lancaster in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Kiosk via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 54m.

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