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How to get fromIrlam to Walesby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Irlam to Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 18m
    £43–119
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 14m
    £26–55
  3. Drive 166.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irlam to Cardiffcar car 166.3 mi
    3h 34m
    £40–58
  4. 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 47m

Irlam to Wales by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irlam, England and Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lathom Road to Sophia Gardens via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 7h 14m.

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