There are 7 ways to get from Altrincham to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 8m£58–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 38m£35–58Drive 162.2 mi
- Drive from Altrincham to Cardiffcar 162.2 mi
3h 32m£40–58Fly to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 9m£47–230Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Stockport Interchangebus 11 / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m£72–122Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 1m£66–164Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 10m£128–387
Altrincham to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altrincham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Altrincham and arriving at Cardiff Central via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Altrincham and Cardiff is 173 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Altrincham to Cardiff, including transfers.
Altrincham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Altrincham to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Stockport station.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Stockport to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–330
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Stockport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Booking & Getting There
Altrincham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Altrincham to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Cardiff is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Altrincham to Cardiff.
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