What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wigan North Western and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from St Helens to Cardiff?

The distance between St Helens and Cardiff is 183 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from St Helens to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Cardiff bus from?

St Helens to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Cardiff train from?

St Helens to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from St Helens to Cardiff?

The best way to get from St Helens to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £260 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the St Helens to Cardiff bus arrive?

St Helens to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the St Helens to Cardiff train arrive?

St Helens to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Cardiff is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from St Helens to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Cardiff?

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St Helens to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from St Helens to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to CreweWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 33m
£47–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Newhall StUk021
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
7h 17m
£31–54
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Cardiff165.7 mi
3h 35m
£41–59
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 31m
£69–143
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to CreweLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 38m
£46–98
Line 89 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Hunts Cross Station89
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 3m
£41–152
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LPL - CWL
6h 8m
£75–256
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
5h 42m
£117–344

St Helens to Cardiff by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from St Helens to Cardiff.

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Cardiff Central via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Sophia Gardens via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 7h 17m.

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