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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Transport for Wales W19115 | 08:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h08 | 11:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesDirect | |
Cross Country P12047 | 09:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
Transport for Wales W19058 | 09:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 12:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesDirect | |
Transport for Wales W19057 | 10:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h19 | 13:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesDirect | |
Cross Country P12057 | 11:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
Transport for Wales W19100 | 11:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h14 | 14:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
3 h 8 m
Average
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
231 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Cardiff every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Train providers 2 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:51 |
Travel between Manchester and Cardiff from £36 with Omio’s train partners Transport for Wales and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Train information from Manchester to Cardiff with Transport for Wales:
Direct trains from Manchester to Cardiff are operated by Arriva Trains Wales with a journey time of approximately three and a half hours. The first departure of the day is at around 6:30 p.m. Trains then depart at hourly intervals until about 8:30 p.m. CrossCountry also provides trains from Manchester to Cardiff that have around the same journey time but require a connection at Bristol Parkway.
Departure Station:Trains from Manchester to Cardiff depart from Piccadilly Station which is to the south of the city. It is a large station with car parking, storage for bicycles and a taxi rank as well as stops for local buses. Regional trains run to Manchester Airport while Metrolink trams also connect Piccadilly to the airport, the city centre and the suburbs.
Arrival Station:Trains from Manchester to Cardiff arrive at Central Station. This is a busy hub in the heart of the city with a taxi rank, stops for local buses, a car park and bicycle stands.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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