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3 h 51 min
275 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Cardiff

Composite routes from Manchester to Cardiff

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
275 km.
from $15
Fastest
58 min
Plane
Other
5 h 50 min
Bus
231 km.
from €21.74
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
KLM
Website
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair
Website
4h 5m
Friday
$39.24–$202.52
KLM
Website
5h
Every day
$531.63–$2,151.82
easyJet
Website
3h 5m
Monday to Friday
$63.29–$303.79
Aer Lingus
Website
4h 30m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$215.18–$531.63
Train operators
Found: 4
Avanti West Coast
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
Cross Country
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 32m
Twice daily
$44.30–$151.89
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
First Great Western Service
Website
48 min
Hourly
$26.58–$63.29
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cross Country
Website
1h 1m
6 times a week
$39.24–$75.95
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transport for Wales
Website
3h 11m
Hourly
$82.28–$139.24
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
Witchway
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Witchway
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
0345 60 40 110
0345 60 40 110
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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