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Manchester to Cardiff
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Compare prices to get from Manchester to Cardiff
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- Prices shown from Manchester to Cardiff are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Manchester to Cardiff
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff costs only €19 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 54m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains Fastest
Average price €43
Average duration3h 54m
Departure Time05:04 - 06:21
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Buses Cheapest
Average price €19
Average duration8h 23m
Departure Time04:35 - 02:55
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· 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 Manchester to Cardiff?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Manchester to Cardiff?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Manchester to Cardiff is Monday, with an average price of €33.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Manchester to Cardiff by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff is Monday, with an average price of €19.
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From Manchester to Cardiff: Travel Information
Companies operating from Manchester to Cardiff
Find stations and airports near Manchester and Cardiff
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) Nearby
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS) Nearby
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
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
Cardiff Castle Street
FAQ – How to Get from Manchester to Cardiff
What’s the distance between Manchester and Cardiff?
It’s about 229km (142 mi) from Manchester to Cardiff.How do I get from Manchester to Cardiff?
You can travel from Manchester to Cardiff in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff is by Trains, with an average journey time of 3h 54m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 8h 23m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Cardiff?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff is by Buses, with an average price of €19. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €43 on avergae.Flights costs around €206 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Manchester and Cardiff?
When traveling from Manchester to Cardiff, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Manchester Airport and arrives at Cardiff Airport , Trains typically departs from Manchester Piccadilly and arrives at Cardiff Bay , Buses typically departs from Manchester Central Coach Station and arrives at Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road .When should you book tickets from Manchester to Cardiff 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 Manchester to Cardiff are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €33 Flights from Manchester to Cardiff are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €19 .Are Manchester and Cardiff in the same time zone?
The time difference between Manchester and Cardiff is 0m.