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How to get fromPadiham to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 54m
    £50–153

  2. Drive 197.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Padiham to Cardiffcar car 197.9 mi
    4h 7m
    £49–71

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 8m

  4. Fly, 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
    7h 52m
    £57–175

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 58m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    8h 24m

Padiham to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Padiham, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Blackburn, Preston, and Crewe in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 24m.

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