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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 CrewetrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 55m
    £51–194

  2. Drive 197.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Padiham to Cardiffcar197.9 mi
    4h 5m
    £50–72

  3. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    7h 33m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeMAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h
    £76–199

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 57m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Kingsway GDbusM19
    8h 32m

Padiham to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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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 Kingsway GD via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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