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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Middleton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 9m
    £59–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    6h 53m
    £27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 26m
    £59–86

  4. Drive  180.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Middletoncar car 180.4 mi
    3h 50m
    £45–65

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 35m
    £70–179

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 54m
    £86–165

Cardiff to Middleton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Middleton, Rochdale, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Middleton Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 53m.

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