What is the cheapest way to get from North Road to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from North Road to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Road to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from North Road to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between North Road and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from North Road to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St Marys Road and arriving at University RE via Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between North Road and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from North Road to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Glossop and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from North Road to Cardiff?

The distance between North Road and Cardiff is 182 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.

How do I travel from North Road to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from North Road to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from North Road to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from North Road to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Road to Cardiff bus from?

North Road to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the North Road to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from North Road to Cardiff?

The best way to get from North Road to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the North Road to Cardiff bus arrive?

North Road to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the North Road to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from North Road to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between North Road to Cardiff is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from North Road to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from North Road to Cardiff?

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North Road to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from North Road to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 37m
£70–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
8h 18m
£40–94
Drive 180.5 mi
1. Drive from North Road to Cardiffcar 180.5 mi
3h 34m
£45–65
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 13m
£89–149

North Road to Cardiff by foot and train

103Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.4 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between North Road, Derbyshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from North Road to University RE via St Marys Road, Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 18m.

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