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3 h 20 min
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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:
$39.24–$202.52
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$189.87

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$531.63–$2,151.82

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$303.79

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–$2,404.98

Train operators

First Great Western Service

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$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:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Kingsway GD to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester is to night bus which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Manchester?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. This bus operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station 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 Central Station to Manchester?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Manchester is 271 km. The road distance is 303 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station 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 Central Station to Manchester?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Manchester bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Manchester train from?

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

Train or fly from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester?

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

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff Central Station and Manchester?

It is currently 10:31 at both, Cardiff Central Station and Manchester.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Manchester is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Manchester.

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

Book your Cardiff Central Station to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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