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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 Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 4m
    £48–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 20m
    £20–73

  3. Drive 185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ramsbottom to Cardiffcar car 185.8 mi
    3h 54m
    £46–66

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, 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
    6h 56m
    £57–166

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 44m
    £32–159

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 2m
    £105–355

Ramsbottom to Cardiff by bus, tram, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest 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 £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway to Sophia Gardens via Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 20m.

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