There are 4 ways to get from Irlam to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 17m£44–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 34m£19–64Drive 166.3 mi
- Drive from Irlam to Cardiffcar 166.3 mi
3h 34m£41–58Line 67 bus, train
- Take the bus from Lathom Road to Shudehill Interchangebus 100 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 50m
Irlam to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irlam to Wales is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Irlam to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Irlam to Wales. However, there are services departing from Lathom Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Eccles Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Wales. However, there are services departing from Irlam and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Irlam and Wales is 179 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irlam to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Irlam to Wales, including transfers.
Irlam to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Irlam to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Irlam to Wales is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 7h 34m.
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 Eccles Interchange, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Lathom Road to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Irlam to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Irlam to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irlam to Wales is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Irlam to Wales.
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