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 - £90 and takes 7h.

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 Sophia Gardens via Leigh Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 Central Coach 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 43m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £250 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the St Helens to Cardiff bus arrive?

St Helens to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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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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 43m
£71–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h
£34–90
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Cardiffcar 165.7 mi
3h 37m
£41–59
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 17m
£65–185
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 2m
£86–160
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 18m
£72–125
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 30m
£59–246
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 46m
£142–427
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 53m
£135–292

St Helens to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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