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There are 5 ways to get from Bacup to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 19m
    £59–99
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 19m
    £31–48
  3. Drive  193.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bacup to Cardiffcar car 193.8 mi
    4h 7m
    £48–70
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 46m
    £70–184
  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 31m
    £77–131

Bacup to Cardiff by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bacup, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Cardiff - North Road via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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