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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 4m
    £48–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 29m
    £20–73

  3. Drive 182.4 mi

    1. Drive from Heywood to Cardiffcar car 182.4 mi
    3h 51m
    £45–65

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 57m
    £57–166

  5. Line 163 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heywood Library to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 163
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 42m

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 3m
    £105–355

Heywood to Cardiff by bus and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heywood, Rochdale, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heywood Library to Sophia Gardens via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 29m.

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