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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Manchester

Composite routes from Cardiff to Manchester

Cheapest
3 h 21 min
Car
304 km.
from $16
Fastest
58 min
Plane
Other
3 h 41 min
Bus
334 km.
from €195
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$177.21

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$518.97–$1,518.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$291.13

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$2,278.40

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$56.96

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Birmingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Park Place to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester is to night bus which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Manchester?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Park Place and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. This bus operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Manchester?

The distance between Cardiff and Manchester is 271 km. The road distance is 302.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Manchester bus from?

Cardiff to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs $35.87 - $206.52 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Manchester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Cardiff to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Manchester is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Manchester.

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

Book your Cardiff to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3134+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $30.76 per night.
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