There are 3 ways to get from Stockport to Wales by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 2m£45–120Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockport to Cardiff177.5 mi
3h 21m£44–64Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 7m£52–218
Stockport to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Wales is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Stockport to Wales is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £120.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stockport and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Stockport and Wales is 164 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stockport to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £120.
The train from Stockport to Cardiff Central takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Stockport to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Stockport station.
Stockport to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockport to Wales is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Stockport to Wales.
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What companies run services between Stockport, England and Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Stockport to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Stockport to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
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