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Prestwich to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwich and Cardiff takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwich 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 16m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 24m
£58–98

Prestwich to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Prestwich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales10h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 173.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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