What is the cheapest way to get from Padiham to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Padiham to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padiham to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Padiham to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Padiham and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Padiham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Padiham to Cardiff?

The distance between Padiham and Cardiff is 211 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.

How do I travel from Padiham to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Padiham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Padiham to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Padiham to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padiham to Cardiff bus from?

Padiham to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Padiham to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Padiham to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Padiham to Cardiff bus arrive?

Padiham to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Padiham to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Padiham to Cardiff is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Padiham to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 780+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Padiham to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Padiham to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 55m
£65–133
Drive 197.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Padiham to Cardiffcar 197.9 mi
4h 7m
£49–70
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 23m

Padiham to Cardiff by bus and train

116Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Padiham to Cardiff.

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 8h 23m.

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