Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) Trains

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 4h 20m 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.

4h 20m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

3h 51m

£54–86

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) train times

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:51 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:54 PM → 10:53 PM
3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:42 PM → 5:55 AM
Arrives next day
11h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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