The average train between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wilmslow station.
Book your Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 218.3 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m.