Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) Trains

Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Old Trafford (Station) takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Old Trafford (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.

3h 50m
Duration: 171 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Cardiff to Old Trafford (Station) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Old Trafford (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 Old Trafford (Station) at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:55 PM → 4:40 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:40 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
3:51 PM → 7:40 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:40 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:40 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:40 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:40 PM
4h • 1 change
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