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Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff trains

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The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cardiff takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff. 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 54m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m
£51–87

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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