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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 18m
    £68–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 58m
    £20–48

  3. Drive 166.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irlam to Cardiffcar car 166.3 mi
    3h 34m
    £41–60

  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 18m
    £69–202

  5. Line 67 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lathom Road to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 100 / ...
    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 54m
    £87–145

  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
    5h 24m
    £126–359

Irlam to Cardiff by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irlam, 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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lathom Road to Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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