There are 4 ways to get from Northwich to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 22m£48–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardensbus Gm4
7h 45m£37–51Drive 150.5 mi
- Drive from Northwich to Cardiffcar 150.5 mi
3h 17m£37–53Line 37 bus, train
- Take the bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Railway Stationbus 37
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 42m
Northwich to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwich to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Northwich to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Beeston Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Chester Bus Interchange and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Greenbank and arriving at Cardiff Central via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Northwich and Cardiff is 164 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northwich to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Northwich to Cardiff, including transfers.
Northwich to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Northwich to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Northwich to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Northwich, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beeston Street to Sophia Gardens via Chester Bus Interchange and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Northwich to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Northwich to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwich to Cardiff is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Northwich to Cardiff.
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