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

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Cardiff is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 37m.

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 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 44m.

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 44m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from St Helens to Cardiff, including transfers.

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 or fly from St Helens to Cardiff?

The best way to get from St Helens to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 11h 35m.

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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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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St Helens to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 89 bus

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

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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 44m
£60–99
Drive 165.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Helens to Cardiffcar 165.7 mi
3h 37m
£42–61
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 19m
£66–177
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 6m
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 9m
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
11h 35m
£73–155
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
7h 29m
£90–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lea Green 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 47m
£136–414

St Helens to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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