The average train between Wales and Old Trafford takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales to Old Trafford. 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 hourly between Wales and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Wales to Old Trafford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Old Trafford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Wales and Old Trafford is 162.4 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.