The distance between Preston and Cardiff is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Preston to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.
There are several options for getting from Preston to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Preston and Cardiff is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Preston and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Cardiff is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Cardiff. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Preston and Cardiff. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Cardiff. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Preston and Cardiff. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Cardiff. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 304km (189 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £195($235) | hourly | 842km (523 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 30m | £295($345) | hourly | 566km (352 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | £33($39) | twice daily | 411km (255 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £58($69) | on demand | 335km (208 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.