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There are 6 ways to get from Chorley to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 40m
    £74–136

  2. Line 36 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 36 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    7h 26m
    £35–90

  3. Drive 181.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chorley to Cardiffcar car 181.5 mi
    4h
    £45–65

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 46m
    £143–428

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 19m
    £93–156

  6. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 59m
    £131–273

Chorley to Cardiff by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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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 £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Sophia Gardens via Bolton Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 26m.

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