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Cardiff to Eccles (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Eccles (Station) takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Eccles (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 3m
£59–94

Cardiff to Eccles (Station) train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Eccles (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Eccles (Station) at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink10h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 6m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 6m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 18m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 4m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Eccles (Station), England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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