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 £29 - £70 and takes 6h 49m.

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 37m 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 University RE via Warrington Interchange, Newhall Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 Interchange 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 41m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £300 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the St Helens to Cardiff bus arrive?

St Helens to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 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 37m 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 Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 41m
£70–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to University REbus 111
6h 49m
£30–69
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Cardiffcar 165.7 mi
3h 37m
£42–60
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 25m
£72–215
Line 89 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Hunts Cross Interchangebus 89
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 3m
£85–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus 10A
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 20m
£67–126
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 56m
£59–296
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 43m
£142–397

St Helens to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 182.4 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to University RE via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 6h 49m.

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