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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from South Wales to Manchester

Composite routes from South Wales to Manchester

Cheapest
3 h 29 min
Car
317 km.
from $17

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:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
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 32m
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

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bridgend-Sarn to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Park Place to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12 to Sarn
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bridgend-Sarn to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

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 Cwmbach to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$17.72
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Wales to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from South Wales to Manchester is to night bus which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Wales to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from South Wales to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between South Wales and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from South Wales station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12 and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bridgend-Sarn and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between South Wales and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from South Wales to Manchester?

The distance between South Wales and Manchester is 306 km. The road distance is 312.8 km.

How do I travel from South Wales to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from South Wales to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $76.09 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from South Wales to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from South Wales to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Wales to Manchester bus from?

South Wales to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12.

Where do I catch the South Wales to Manchester train from?

South Wales to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.

Train, bus or fly from South Wales to Manchester?

The best way to get from South Wales to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $76.09 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can line 172 bus and bus, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $45.65 - $228.26 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the South Wales to Manchester bus arrive?

South Wales to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sarn Sainsbury station.

Where does the South Wales to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Wales to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between South Wales to Manchester is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from South Wales to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from South Wales to Manchester?

Book your South Wales to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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