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How to get fromCarnforth to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carnforth to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to CrewetrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 11m
    £66–161

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDbus
    9h 9m
    £27–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus111 / ...
    8h 38m
    £45–101

  4. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carnforth to Cardiffcar216.5 mi
    4h 25m
    £54–77

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 10m
    £117–384

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester PiccadillytrainBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 13m
    £57–117

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeGLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 54m
    £63–226

Carnforth to Cardiff by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Carnforth to Cardiff Central via Lancaster and Crewe in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Sophia Gardens via Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 38m.

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