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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 51m

  2. Bus, train via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach StationbusX43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 3m
    £37–121

  3. Bus

    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 42m

  4. Drive 197.9 mi

    1. Drive from Padiham to Cardiffcar197.9 mi
    4h 5m
    £49–71

  5. 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
    7h 59m
    £70–183

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to CrewetrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 53m
    £56–194

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Kingsway GD via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Blackburn, Preston, and Crewe in around 5h 53m.

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