There are 5 ways to get from Clitheroe to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 32m£80–148Drive 202.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clitheroe to Cardiffcar 202.1 mi
4h 17m£49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 36mFly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 37m£147–438Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m£99–178
Clitheroe to Cardiff by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Clitheroe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe and arriving at Cardiff Central via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Clitheroe and Cardiff is 205 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.
The best way to get from Clitheroe to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Clitheroe to Cardiff, including transfers.
Clitheroe to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Clitheroe to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
The best way to get from Clitheroe to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Clitheroe, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Cardiff Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
Train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 60 40 110
- hello@burnleybuses.co.uk hello@burnleybuses.co.uk
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Clitheroe to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Clitheroe to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Cardiff is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Clitheroe to Cardiff.
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