How to Travel from

Cardiff to Manchester Airport

by Rideshare or Car

Great Britain Cardiff Manchester Airport

Cheapest

By car (292 km)

3 h 7 min

292 km.

from $16

Other

Rideshare

3 h 7 min

292 km.

from $11.11

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:

4h 47m

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

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport

Ave. Duration:

1h 37m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$41.77–$139.24

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

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 54m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$101.26–$215.18

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$30.38–$43.04

Bus from Birmingham to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.58–$37.97

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$202.52

Train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$60.76–$151.89

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 Wilmslow

Ave. Duration:

2h 56m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$126.58

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Park Place to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$25.32–$35.44

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to night bus which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Park Place and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station station. This bus operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Airport via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct flight between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

There are no direct flights between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN). The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 15m and costs $27.17 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The distance between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 259 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus from?

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train from?

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $31.52 - $184.78 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus arrive?

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train arrive?

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wilmslow station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN).

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Book your Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Book your Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester Airport (MAN)?

There are 3156+ hotels available in Manchester Airport (MAN). Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Old Trafford

Old Trafford (/ˈtræfərd/) is a football stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and is the home of Manchester United. With a capacity of 74,197, it is the largest club football stadium (and second-largest football stadium overall after Wembley Stadium) in the United Kingdom, and the twelfth-largest in Europe. It is about 0 miles (800 m) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground and the adjacent tram stop.

Manchester Town Hall

Manchester Town Hall is a Victorian, Neo-gothic municipal building in Manchester, England. It is the ceremonial headquarters of Manchester City Council and houses a number of local government departments. The building faces Albert Square to the north and St Peter's Square to the south, with Manchester Cenotaph facing its southern entrance.

City of Manchester Stadium

UEFA

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Two ways to Travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Is there a direct flight between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

How far is it from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

How do I travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car?

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus from?

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train from?

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Where does the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus arrive?

Where does the Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train arrive?

Can I drive from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

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