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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Goring Street and arriving at Cardiff - North Road via Bolton Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Chorley to Cardiff?

The distance between Chorley and Cardiff is 192 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chorley to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Cardiff bus from?

Chorley to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Cardiff train from?

Chorley to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Chorley to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Chorley to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Chorley to Cardiff bus arrive?

Chorley to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Chorley to Cardiff train arrive?

Chorley to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Chorley to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Cardiff is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Chorley to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 40m
£62–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 3m
£30–47
Drive 181.5 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Cardiffcar 181.5 mi
4h
£46–66
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 19m
£80–216
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 20m
£79–138
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
7h 29m
£91–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 47m
£137–414
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
12h 35m
£86–192

Chorley to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 191.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Cardiff - North Road via Bolton Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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