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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Manchester

Composite routes from Cardiff to Manchester

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
275 km.
from $15
Fastest
56 min
Plane
Other
4 h 14 min
Bus
303 km.
from €260
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
KLM
Website
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 15m
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$40.50–$202.52
KLM
Website
5h 22m
Every day
$518.97–$1,518.93
easyJet
Website
3h 57m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$69.62–$291.13
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$215.18–$531.63
Train operators
Found: 4
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
33 min
Hourly
$22.78–$56.96
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
2h 50m
Every 4 hours
$30.38–$43.04
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
2h 50m
Every 3 hours
$107.59–$316.44
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transport for Wales
Website
3h 18m
Hourly
$82.28–$139.24
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
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
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 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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