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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Cardiff

Composite routes from Manchester to Cardiff

Cheapest
3 h 21 min
Car
304 km.
from $16
Fastest
58 min
Plane
Other
5 h 50 min
Bus
231 km.
from €21.74
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$202.52
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$189.87

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$531.63–$2,151.82

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$303.79

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to University
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff is to bus which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at University RE. Services depart five times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cardiff?

The distance between Manchester and Cardiff is 271 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cardiff?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cardiff bus from?

Manchester to Cardiff bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cardiff train from?

Manchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $34.78 - $206.52 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Manchester to Cardiff bus arrive?

Manchester to Cardiff bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at University RE station.

Where does the Manchester to Cardiff train arrive?

Manchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cardiff is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Manchester to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Cardiff?

Book your Manchester to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Cardiff?

Book your Manchester to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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