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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 47m
    £52–93

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusUk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbusUk910 / ...
    6h 29m
    £12–58

  3. Drive 185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ramsbottom to Cardiffcar185.8 mi
    3h 53m
    £47–67

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeMAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 44m
    £72–183

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Kingsway GDbusM19
    7h 29m
    £17–24

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 47m
    £109–357

Ramsbottom to Cardiff by bus, tram, and train

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway to Kingsway GD via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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