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Trip Overview

The average train between Orrell, Greater Manchester and Cardiff takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Orrell, Greater Manchester 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.

4h 12m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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4h 38m
£58–96

Orrell, Greater Manchester to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Orrell, Greater Manchester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orrell, Greater Manchester is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Orrell and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Map of how to get from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Orrell, Greater Manchester, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Orrell, Greater Manchester to Cardiff Central via Orrell, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 4h 38m.

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