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How to get from
Cardiff to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from Cardiff to Manchester
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Transport for Wales08:55
3h 18m
12:13
Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly
£37
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Transport for Wales17:22
3h 51m
21:13
Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly
£37
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CrossCountry16:45
3h 44m
20:29
Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly
£38
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CrossCountry10:45
3h 44m
14:29
Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly
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- Prices shown from Cardiff to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Cardiff to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester costs only £13 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 50m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
£17
Average duration
3h 50m
Departure Time
12:45 - 17:29
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
£13
Average duration
8h 36m
Departure Time
04:30 - 07:35
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Manchester?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Manchester is Sunday, with an average price of £17.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Manchester by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester is Monday, with an average price of £13.
£13
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From Cardiff to Manchester: Travel Information
Companies operating from Cardiff to Manchester
Find stations and airports near Cardiff and Manchester
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
CARDIFF
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Manchester Shudehill Bus Station
FAQ – How to Get from Cardiff to Manchester
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What’s the distance between Cardiff and Manchester?
It’s about 229km (142 mi) from Cardiff to Manchester. -
How do I get from Cardiff to Manchester?
You can travel from Cardiff to Manchester in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester is by Trains, with an average journey time of 3h 50m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 8h 36m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of £13. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £17 on avergae.Flights costs around £203 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Cardiff and Manchester?
When traveling from Cardiff to Manchester, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cardiff Airport and arrives at Manchester Airport , Trains typically departs from Cardiff Bay and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly , Buses typically departs from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrives at Manchester Central Coach Station . -
When should you book tickets from Cardiff to Manchester to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cardiff to Manchester are usually cheapest (Sunday), with an average price of £17 Flights from Cardiff to Manchester are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £13 . -
Are Cardiff and Manchester in the same time zone?
The time difference between Cardiff and Manchester is 0m.