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 £17 - £50 and takes 8h 56m.

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 Chalon Way West and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Fordton Leisure, Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The 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 40m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the St Helens to Cardiff bus arrive?

St Helens to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 40m
£46–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
8h 56m
£17–46
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
7h 9m
£38–88
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Cardiff165.7 mi
3h 35m
£42–60
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 54m
£73–204
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 45m
£52–138
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LPL - CWL
6h 16m
£74–255
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 35m
£109–353

St Helens to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 182.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Sophia Gardens via Fordton Leisure, Manchester Airport The Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 9m.

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