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There are 5 ways to get from Chorley to Cardiff by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 38m
    £51–104

  2. Drive 181.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chorley to Cardiffcar181.5 mi
    3h 58m
    £45–65

  3. 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)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 39m
    £116–376

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreettrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentraltrainNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 18m
    £45–174

  5. 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)planeLPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 17m
    £73–184

Chorley to Cardiff by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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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 £45–85 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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