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How to Travel from

Cardiff to Greater Manchester

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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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:
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

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.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:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$2,404.98
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

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
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Kingsway GD to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Greater Manchester is to night bus which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Manchester via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Cardiff and Greater Manchester is 277 km. The road distance is 298 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cardiff to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus from?

Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $44.57 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $36.96 - $206.52 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Greater Manchester is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cardiff to Greater Manchester.

Which airlines fly from Cardiff Wales Airport Airport to Ringway Airport Airport?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and KLM offer flights from Cardiff Wales Airport Airport to Ringway Airport Airport.

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

Book your Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3275+ hotels available in Greater Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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