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

The cheapest way to get from Horwich to Cardiff is to line 36 bus and bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horwich to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Horwich and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Horwich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Albert Street and arriving at University RE via Bolton Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Horwich and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Blackrod and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Horwich to Cardiff?

The distance between Horwich and Cardiff is 187 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Horwich to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Horwich to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horwich to Cardiff bus from?

Horwich to Cardiff bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Horwich to Cardiff train from?

Horwich to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Horwich to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Horwich to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus and bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Horwich to Cardiff bus arrive?

Horwich to Cardiff bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Horwich to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Horwich to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Horwich to Cardiff is 177 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Horwich to Cardiff.

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

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Horwich to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 34m
£72–122
Line 36 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
8h 36m
£41–99
Drive 176.4 mi
1. Drive from Horwich to Cardiffcar 176.4 mi
4h
£44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 39m
£136–364
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 51m
£87–137

Horwich to Cardiff by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Street to University RE via Bolton Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 36m.

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