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

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St James' Way and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Handforth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Handforth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Handforth to Cardiff?

The distance between Handforth and Cardiff is 159 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Handforth to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Handforth to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Cardiff bus from?

Handforth to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Cardiff train from?

Handforth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.

Train, bus or fly from Handforth to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Handforth to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Handforth to Cardiff bus arrive?

Handforth to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Handforth to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Handforth to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Cardiff is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Handforth to Cardiff.

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

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Handforth to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 41m
£65–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
6h 10m
£22–58
Drive 171.6 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Cardiff171.6 mi
3h 11m
£43–63
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)MAN - CWL
7h 19m
£71–240
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 40m
£55–228

Handforth to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Handforth, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James' Way to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.

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