The average train between South Wales and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from South Wales 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between South Wales and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN)? 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from South Wales station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.
South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wilmslow station.
Book your South Wales to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between South Wales and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 200.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Manchester Airport via Cardiff Central and Wilmslow in around 5h 34m.